Of easy virtue

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adjective

Describes a person, usually a woman, who has many sexual partners or behaves in a sexually suggestive way.

She had a reputation of being of easy virtue, which made her unwelcome among the conservative community
Visual representation of "of easy virtue" - Describes a person, usually a woman, who has many sexual partners or behaves in a sexually suggestive way

Often appears as...

  • woman of easy virtue
  • man of easy virtue

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Outdated Usage

This phrase is old-fashioned and might not be well-received in modern conversations as it can be seen as offensive.

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Grandma referred to her old school friend as a lady 'of easy virtue', but I'd never say that today!
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Gender Bias

Although applicable to any gender, the phrase has historically been used more to describe women, revealing a gender bias.

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He noted that the term 'man of easy virtue' isn't as commonly used as its counterpart for women.
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Sexual Connotation

The phrase has a sexual connotation and should be used carefully to avoid causing offence or misunderstanding.

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In the novel, the character labeled 'of easy virtue' was misunderstood and judged by the townspeople.
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