Synonyms

libertinism

American

[lib-er-tee-niz-uhm, -ti-] / ˈlɪb ər tiˌnɪz əm, -tɪ- /

Or libertinage

noun

libertine practices or habits of life; disregard of authority or convention in sexual or religious matters.

Etymology

Origin of libertinism

First recorded in 1605–15; libertine + -ism

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libertinism

Contrary to the crusty, chaotic libertinism of their shows, the band is disarmingly sweet and funny in person despite being duly crude.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026

Camp vulnerability and country vibes mingle in a mashup of queer exuberance and Marie Antoinette libertinism: between songs, Roan waves a pink feather fan.

From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2026

As a flip side to his alleged libertinism, Hart was a moral scold.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 5, 2018

By the early 18th century, moral instability encouraged both libertinism and chiliasm.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 20, 2018

Even his meeting Syrus intoxicated augments his rage, at the general libertinism and extravagance of the family.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I by John Dunlop

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