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promiscuously

pro·mis·cu·ous
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pruh-mis-kyoo-uh s]
    • /prəˈmɪs kyu əs/
    • /prəˈmɪs.kju.əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pruh-mis-kyoo-uh s]
    • /prəˈmɪs kyu əs/

Definitions of promiscuously word

  • adjective promiscuously characterized by or involving indiscriminate mingling or association, especially having sexual relations with a number of partners on a casual basis. 1
  • adjective promiscuously consisting of parts, elements, or individuals of different kinds brought together without order. 1
  • adjective promiscuously indiscriminate; without discrimination. 1
  • adjective promiscuously casual; irregular; haphazard. 1
See all 4 definitions of promiscuously

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Origin of promiscuously

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin prōmiscuus mixed up, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + misc(ēre) to mix + -uus deverbal adj. suffix; see -ous

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Parts of speech for Promiscuously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Promiscuously

promiscuously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for promiscuously

adverb promiscuously

  • lasciviously — inclined to lustfulness; wanton; lewd: a lascivious, girl-chasing old man.
  • licentiously — In a licentious manner, rowdily, overwhelmed by passion and without control of appetites (especially sexual appetites).
  • wantonly — done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably: a wanton attack; wanton cruelty.
All 3 Synonyms of promiscuously

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