a. [ L. licentiosus: cf. F. licencieux. See License. ] 1. Characterized by license; passing due bounds; excessive; abusive of freedom; wantonly offensive; as, a licentious press. [ 1913 Webster ]
A wit that no licentious pertness knows. Savage. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Unrestrained by law or morality; lawless; immoral; dissolute; lewd; lascivious; as, a licentious man; a licentious life. “Licentious wickedness.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]