Word
promiscuity
Phoneticspromis·cu·ity
US/ˌpɹɑmɪˈskjuəti/
UK/pɹˌɒmɪskjˈuːɪti/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the habit of having sex with many different people. It is often used to describe a lack of care about who you are with or how many partners you have.
n. the practice of engaging in sexual activity with many different partners. Often carries a moral or social judgment, implying a lack of restraint or fidelity.
Examples
“The study looked at the link between promiscuity and health.”
“In many traditional societies, promiscuity is viewed as a serious violation of social and religious laws.”
“The author explores how the perceived rise in promiscuity during the late nineteenth century led to significant shifts in the legal definitions of marriage and property rights.”
Examples
simple
“The study looked at the link between promiscuity and health.”
contextual
“In many traditional societies, promiscuity is viewed as a serious violation of social and religious laws.”
complex
“The author explores how the perceived rise in promiscuity during the late nineteenth century led to significant shifts in the legal definitions of marriage and property rights.”
Real-World Examples
“News reports about the disease largely focused on fear of contagion, the promiscuity and danger of gay men, and the threat of HIV to “normal” Americans.” Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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