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Lecherous vs Licentious - What's the difference?

lecherous | licentious |

As adjectives the difference between lecherous and licentious

is that lecherous is given to excessive sexual activity and debauchery while licentious is lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct.

lecherous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • given to excessive sexual activity and debauchery

    • Derived terms

    * lecherously * lecherousness

    licentious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct.
  • Disregarding accepted rules.

    • Derived terms

    * licentiousness

    See also

    * incontinent