Libertine — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈli-bər-ˌtēn/ lib·er·tine

Meaning & Definition of Libertine

Libertine (noun)

  1. a freethinker especially in religious matters
  2. a person who is unrestrained by convention or morality; specifically, one leading a dissolute life

Libertine (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing lowered moral character or standards

    "his libertine sister had got caught up in the urban drug scene and had died of an overdose"

    similar: corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized, depraved, dissipated, dissolute, jackleg, loose, perverse, perverted, rakehell, rakish, reprobate, sick, unclean, unwholesome, warped
    related: bent (chiefly British), crooked, cutthroat, dishonest, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous, contaminated, spoiled, tainted, bad, evil, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, nefarious, sinful, vicious, wicked
    opposite: pure, uncorrupt, uncorrupted
    near: incorruptible, ethical, honest, principled, good, moral, righteous, virtuous

Libertine (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who has sunk below the normal moral standard

    "the legend of Don Juan depicts him as a playboy and libertine"

    similar: backslider, debauchee, debaucher, decadent, degenerate, deviate, perv, pervert, profligate, rake, rakehell, rip
    related: sickie, sicko, bankrupt, delinquent, derelict, incorrigible, blackguard, cad, heel, knave, miscreant, rascal, reprobate, rogue, scoundrel, villain, lecher, playboy, playgirl, satyr
    near: saint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Libertine

The most common words with a similar meaning to Libertine:

corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized, depraved, dissipated, dissolute, jackleg, loose, perverse, perverted, rakehell, rakish, reprobate, sick, unclean, unwholesome, warped, backslider, debauchee, debaucher, deviate, perv, pervert, profligate, rake, rip

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Libertine

Words with the opposite meaning of Libertine:

pure, uncorrupt, uncorrupted

Related Words for Libertine

bent, crooked, cutthroat, dishonest, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous, contaminated, spoiled, tainted, bad, evil, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, nefarious, sinful, vicious, wicked, sickie, sicko, bankrupt, delinquent, derelict, incorrigible, blackguard, cad, heel, knave, rascal

Near Antonyms of Libertine

incorruptible, ethical, honest, principled, good, moral, righteous, virtuous, saint

Word Forms of Libertine

Derived words: libertine (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Libertine

Middle English, "freedman," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French libertin, borrowed from Latin lībertīnus, noun derivative from lībertīnus, adjective, "of a freedman," from lībertus "freedman" (probably back-formation from lībertās "freedom, liberty") + -īnus -ine:1

First known use: 1577

Frequently Asked Questions about Libertine

What does "Libertine" mean?

"Libertine" means a freethinker especially in religious matters. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a freethinker especially in religious matters. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Libertine"?

Other words for "Libertine" include corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized and depraved. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Libertine" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Libertine"?

There are 67 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Libertine". Common alternatives include corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized, depraved, dissipated and dissolute.

What is the opposite of "Libertine"?

Antonyms of "Libertine" include pure, uncorrupt and uncorrupted. Near antonyms include incorruptible, ethical, honest and principled.

How do you use "Libertine" in a sentence?

Examples of "Libertine" in a sentence: "his libertine sister had got caught up in the urban drug scene and had died of an overdose"; "the legend of Don Juan depicts him as a playboy and libertine".

Is "Libertine" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Libertine" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Libertine"?

"Libertine" is pronounced /ˈli-bər-ˌtēn/ and divided into syllables as lib·er·tine.

What is the origin of the word "Libertine"?

"Libertine" comes from Middle English, "freedman," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French libertin, borrowed from Latin lībertīnus, noun derivative from lībertīnus, adjective, "of a freedman," from lībertus "freedman" (probably back-formation from lībertās "freedom, liberty") + -īnus -ine:1. First known use: 1577.