liberated

adjective

lib·​er·​at·​ed ˈli-bə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce liberated (audio)
: freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles
a liberated woman
a liberated marriage

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The stars say that Anderson’s ambitious, liberated ideas should carry through to womenswear. Maya Alzaben, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025 Micro minis and short shorts dominated the runways, from Prada to Versace, underscoring a liberated, high-summer spirit. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 Following openers Chanel Beads and The Japanese House, the New Zealand singer delivered a liberated 90-minute set fueled by her breathy, conversational vocals and raw, unpredictable movements. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025 Coming to terms with colonial-era collaboration would pose one of the most vexing challenges in a liberated Korea. Kornel Chang september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for liberated

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First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of liberated was in 1887

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“Liberated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liberated. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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liberated

adjective
lib·​er·​at·​ed
: freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles

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