promiscuous

adjective

prə-ˈmi-skyə-wəs How to pronounce promiscuous (audio)
Definition of promiscuousnext
as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts since I just collect stamps that I happen to like, my collection is pretty promiscuous

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Recent Examples of promiscuous The difference between a monogamous rodent and a promiscuous one came down not to some grand moral distinction, but to the density of hormone receptors in specific regions of the brain’s reward circuitry. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 Nio Russell is a vocal standout as Joanne, the brainy but long-suffering girlfriend of the promiscuous and self-absorbed performance artist Maureen, played with endearing confidence by Michael Amira Temple. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026 From the rare to the rotten, Americans' love affair with the automobile is a bit promiscuous. — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 24 May 2026 And yet, the fragile surety of that parataxis is stylistically undercut by the nebulous musings attached to one exceptionally promiscuous metaphor. — Emily Cox, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for promiscuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promiscuous
  1. eclectic
  2. varied
  3. mixed
  4. assorted
  5. indiscriminate
  6. diverse
Adjective
  • What appealed to the couple was Vanessa’s eclectic taste, which mirrored their own wide-reaching trove of art and furniture.
    — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026
  • One was just trying to be as eclectic as possible to showcase London, which is like a character in the show.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of eclectic
Adjective
  • The pricing in Fantasy Premier League this season is more varied than ever, with just two players coming in priced over £10million.
    — Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton's recent distressing livestream and hospitalization have drawn varied reactions, notably involving actor Jared Padalecki.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of varied
Adjective
  • Cardinal Health – The drug and medical equipment distributor moved nearly 2% higher following its mixed fiscal fourth-quarter results .
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the work provides evidence for a mechanism that could eventually help engineers make CO₂ electrolyzers more selective, potentially reducing the costs associated with unwanted hydrogen and mixed products.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • The facility has family rooms and conference rooms as well as a kitchen that can serve smoothies, custom meals and assorted snacks.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In Lil Sumn Sumn, Ouzts blends family stories with discussion of dating struggles, pop culture takes, and assorted social observations.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 July 2026
Definition of assorted
Adjective
  • While shootings involving indiscriminate killings are not common, the country has seen an uptick in high-profile shooting deaths in recent years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This does not appear to be merely the result of an indiscriminate luxury-market boom where a rising tide lifts all ships.
    — John Walkup, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of indiscriminate
Adjective
  • But a single letter can’t capture everyone’s experience all of the time – let alone a $31 trillion economy that is the biggest and most diverse in the world.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • An influx of younger and diverse candidates (of little interest to big donors who prefer savvy incumbents) ran and won.
    — Elona Vaisnys, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of diverse

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