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libertine

UK/ˈlibəti:n/US/'libәti:n/
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A person, especially a man, who behaves without moral restraint, particularly in sexual matters

放荡不羁的人,淫荡者

adj.

Morally unrestrained; dissolute and licentious

放荡的,不道德的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
liberto weigh, balance, consider — but note this slug mixes two unrelated Latin sources
+
tconnector
+
ineof, relating to, resembling
=libertine
Root liber still carries 4 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.libertine lifestyle放纵的生活方式

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The libertine gentleman spent his fortune on pleasure and excess.

  • 2.

    His libertine lifestyle eventually led to financial ruin and social disgrace.

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