Synonyms & related words for licentious

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of licentious — including debauched, dissolute, lascivious, libidinous, lecherous, libertine. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to licentious

Explore words related to licentious — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include licentiously, licentiousness, libertinage, dissolutely, debauchee, unchaste, libertinism, libidinousness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for licentious

Common synonyms for licentious include debauched, dissolute, lascivious, libidinous, lecherous, libertine, wanton, lewd — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does licentious come from?

The word licentious breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root lic-, from Latin licet (“be permitted”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.