Promiscuous (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Wanton
• Loose
• Light
• Sluttish
• Easy

Related Words

• Promiscuousness (noun)
• Promiscuity (noun)

Meaning ²

Not selective of a single class or person; "Clinton was criticized for his promiscuous solicitation of campaign money".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The politician's promiscuous approach to fundraising led to accusations of corruption and a lack of integrity.
• The company's promiscuous hiring practices resulted in a diverse but unqualified workforce.
• The artist's promiscuous use of different styles and mediums made her work difficult to categorize.
• The celebrity's promiscuous behavior on social media sparked controversy and public outcry.
• The researcher's promiscuous approach to data collection led to a wealth of information, but also raised concerns about methodology.