Definition of Promiscuous
Promiscuous
pro·mis·cu·ous
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Having or characterized by many casual sexual relationships.
e.g. The celebrity's promiscuous lifestyle was frequently reported in the tabloids.
(adjective)
having or involving many sexual partners; not restricted to one sexual partner or even a few sexual partners; indiscriminate, casual or careless in sexual relationships, having typically many transient relationships;
e.g. Women are sometimes perceived as being naturally monogamous but, in truth, women have the capacity to be as promiscuous as men: and therein lies the whole conundrum of the good, the bad, and the ugly about what is promiscuous.
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