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 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 Cherry, promiscuous and confused, actually seems to have a bit of Marilyn in her. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026 Forget the red Porsches, promiscuous escapades, and questionable clothing choices. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026 Messy centers on Stella (Wasser), a promiscuous love addict who moves to New York City following a tough breakup and sets out on a string of dates in the hopes of finding the right match. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025 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
  • The hotel’s theming is impeccable, with workers dressed like bellhops and housekeepers and a grand lobby library featuring eclectic paintings and sculptures.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
  • This former Girl Scouts of Wisconsin campground 45 minutes from Milwaukee has three group tent sites, an eclectic collection of vintage trailers, and eight 1940s Girl Scout camp cabins.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of eclectic
Adjective
  • Under that push, the studio has been assembling a slate built around varied stories, established talent and broad audience reach.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 July 2026
  • As well, the machine's limited computer vision can’t address environmental situations like differing degrees of lighting conditions in outdoor courts, or varied ceiling heights in indoor gyms.
    — Shirl Leigh July 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Definition of varied
Adjective
  • In Salinas, the hot temperature of 82 degrees came matched the same mark previously reached in 1999, 1979 and 1954 and came mixed with a humidity that was higher than 70%, according to the weather service.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • Its charm features a casting of the Liberty Bell and 250 mixed-cut rubies, per Netflix.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • With assorted sweet treats and a dessert table with around 30 different cakes, all with a 3D figure of Taylor and Travis.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 July 2026
  • The main plot moves along at a good pace, though assorted flashbacks to Kara's Kryptonian origins wind up slowing down the momentum.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of assorted
Adjective
  • The public enemy is not a character in the drama of the American legal system, which stands solidly atop a foundation of justice, and not arbitrary power and indiscriminate retribution.
    — David B Mcgarry, Oc Register, 8 July 2026
  • Doctors’ payments should reward diagnostic stewardship and penalize indiscriminate testing.
    — Daniel Morgan, STAT, 6 July 2026
Definition of indiscriminate
Adjective
  • The market sees diverse approaches from infrastructure, authorization, and security vendors, alongside consolidation through acquisitions and open-source initiatives.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The Adayar Eco Park, a green lung that hugs an estuary, is nearby and worth a visit for its diverse flora and fauna.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of diverse

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