libertine.

A person who disregards conventional moral restrictions, especially in pursuit of sexual or sensual pleasure.

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Words that belong together

• a notorious libertine
• a self-described libertine

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The family’s account called him a libertine and omitted the kindnesses remembered by the servants.

She distinguished a libertine’s freedom from his refusal to honor promises.

Usage notes

Primary category: psychological / character. Forms: Singular libertine; plural libertines. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.