Libertine
noun
A person who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility.
His more conservative friends viewed him as nothing more than a libertine.
Often appears as...
- accused libertine
- notorious libertine
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
A person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion.
Historically, those seen as libertine often faced persecution from the religious orthodoxy.
Often appears as...
- religious libertinism
- libertinistic views
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Historical, Religional
noun
A person who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility.
His more conservative friends viewed him as nothing more than a libertine.
Often appears as...
- accused libertine
- notorious libertine
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
A person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion.
Historically, those seen as libertine often faced persecution from the religious orthodoxy.
Often appears as...
- religious libertinism
- libertinistic views
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Historical, Religional
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'libertine' usually suggests negative behavior, often objectionable by societal standards.
The scandalous tales of the marquis branded him a libertine.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Use
In literature, a libertine character may symbolize freedom or rebellion against societal norms.
The novel's hero was a charismatic libertine who challenged the status quo.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Misused
Some people confuse 'libertine' with 'libertarian'; the former relates to moral conduct, the latter to political freedom.
While libertarians advocate for minimal state intervention, a libertine cares not for moral restraints.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'libertine' usually suggests negative behavior, often objectionable by societal standards.
The scandalous tales of the marquis branded him a libertine.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Use
In literature, a libertine character may symbolize freedom or rebellion against societal norms.
The novel's hero was a charismatic libertine who challenged the status quo.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Misused
Some people confuse 'libertine' with 'libertarian'; the former relates to moral conduct, the latter to political freedom.
While libertarians advocate for minimal state intervention, a libertine cares not for moral restraints.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'libertine' usually suggests negative behavior, often objectionable by societal standards.
The scandalous tales of the marquis branded him a libertine.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Use
In literature, a libertine character may symbolize freedom or rebellion against societal norms.
The novel's hero was a charismatic libertine who challenged the status quo.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Misused
Some people confuse 'libertine' with 'libertarian'; the former relates to moral conduct, the latter to political freedom.
While libertarians advocate for minimal state intervention, a libertine cares not for moral restraints.
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Tomb of 1,000 Roman...
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Video examples
Tomb of 1,000 Roman...
slave put out the lamp light which would only be relit once the funeral activities were finished she once the wife and relatives had left the bedchamber the liberty' naari would enter they were in charge of the preparation of the body the libertine re
Video examples
Spectacular, glorious,...
you're just tuning in and that's cool and I have one more song for you I think we have a little bit of time remaining libertine remaining hope that the connections cause is that the Internet
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Quote examples
Alexis Arquette
American Actress
I realized I'm not the kind of person who wants to go with the flow and fit in. I'm an agitator, I'm opinionated, I'm a libertine and leader.
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George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
It is easier to make a saint out of a libertine than out of a prig.
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William Pitt
British Leader
The press is like the air, a chartered libertine.
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Alexis Arquette
American Actress
I realized I'm not the kind of person who wants to go with the flow and fit in. I'm an agitator, I'm opinionated, I'm a libertine and leader.
Quote examples
George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
It is easier to make a saint out of a libertine than out of a prig.
Quote examples
William Pitt
British Leader
The press is like the air, a chartered libertine.
Example 1 of 3
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