a. [ L. licentiosus: cf. F. licencieux. See License. ] 1. Characterized by license; passing due bounds; excessive; abusive of freedom; wantonly offensive; as, a licentious press. [ 1913 Webster ] A wit that no licentious pertness knows. Savage. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Unrestrained by law or morality; lawless; immoral; dissolute; lewd; lascivious; as, a licentious man; a licentious life. “Licentious wickedness.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Unrestrained; uncurbed; uncontrolled; unruly; riotous; ungovernable; wanton; profligate; dissolute; lax; loose; sensual; impure; unchaste; lascivious; immoral. [ 1913 Webster ] -- Li*cen"tious*ly, adv. -- Li*cen"tious*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ] |