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excessive; indulgent; lewd
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
excessive; extreme; too much
literaryDescribes something that exceeds normal limits or moderation.
Continuous excessive rain caused the river to rise.
This area was hit by excessive rain.
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Under the abuse of power, the people dared to be angry but not to speak.
He bullied the common people using his family's excessive power.
Excessive rain fell continuously for months without stopping.
verb
to indulge; to be licentious; to give free rein to
literaryRefers to indulging in sensual pleasures without restraint.
That emperor was arrogant, luxurious, and indulgent, ignoring state affairs.
A gentleman should enjoy without indulging, grieve without harming himself.
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He indulged in sensual pleasures when young, leading to physical decline.
Many tyrants in history lost their kingdoms due to licentiousness.
The key to cultivating one's body and mind is to avoid arrogance and indulgence.
adjective
lewd; lascivious; obscene; illicit (sexual relations)
literaryRefers to inappropriate or illegal sexual relationships; has strong derogatory connotations.
He was sentenced for raping women.
This novel was banned for describing obscene content.
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Their licentious behavior was condemned by society.
Lascivious women characters often appear in ancient novels.
The law strictly prohibits licentious behavior.