promiscuous
adjectiveHow many syllables in promiscuous?
There are 4 syllables in the word promiscuous.How to pronounce promiscuous:
Definition of promiscuous:
- promiscuous (adjective):
- not selective of a single class or person.
- taking part in many casual sexual relationships
- having or involving many sexual partners not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
Synonyms for promiscuous:
abandoned
assorted
chaotic
debauched
dissipated
dissolute
diverse
easy
eclectic
fast
heterogeneous
immoral
indiscriminate
kitchen-sink
lax
libertine
licentious
light
loose
messy
miscellaneous
mixed
of easy virtue
patchwork
profligate
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Antonyms for promiscuous:
abstinent
careful
celibate
chaste
clean
cold
constrained
controlled
cool
decent
demure
frigid
g-rated
gentle
good
immaculate
incorrupt
inexperienced
innocent
law-abiding
lawful
maidenly
modest
monogamous
moral
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