Lascivious vs. Licentious
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Difference Between Lascivious and Licentious
Lasciviousadjective
Given to or expressing lust; lecherous.
Licentiousadjective
Lacking moral restraint, especially in sexual conduct.
Lasciviousadjective
Exciting sexual desires; salacious.
Licentiousadjective
(Archaic) Ignoring accepted rules or standards, as of prescriptive grammar.
Lasciviousadjective
Wanton; lewd, driven by lust, lustful.
Licentiousadjective
Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct.
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Lasciviousadjective
driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires;
libidinous orgiesLicentiousadjective
Disregarding accepted rules.
Licentiousadjective
lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained;
coarse and licentious men
