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libertine

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of libertine

having or showing lowered moral character or standards
  • The book about an infamous 19th-century libertine nobleman can still shock readers.
Synonyms of libertine

corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized, depraved, dissipated, dissolute, loose, perverse, perverted, rakish, reprobate, sick, unclean, unwholesome, warped
Words Related to libertine

crooked, cutthroat, dishonest, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous

contaminated, spoiled, tainted

bad, evil, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, nefarious, sinful, vicious, wicked
Near Antonyms of libertine

incorruptible

ethical, honest, principled

good, moral, righteous, virtuous
Antonyms of libertine

pure, uncorrupt, uncorrupted

libertine

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of libertine

a person who has sunk below the normal moral standard
  • The legend of Don Juan depicts him as a playboy and libertine.
Synonyms of libertine

backslider, debauchee, debaucher, decadent, degenerate, deviate, pervert, profligate, rake
Words Related to libertine

bankrupt, delinquent, derelict, incorrigible

blackguard, cad, heel, knave, miscreant, rascal, reprobate, rogue, scoundrel, villain

lecher, playboy, playgirl, satyr
Near Antonyms of libertine

saint

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