Both Uses of
licentious
in
Catch-22
- 'I can't help thinking of the Hippolytus of Euripides, where the early licentiousness of Theseus is probably responsible for the asceticism of the son that helps bring about the tragedy that ruins them all.†
Chpt 17
- Nately's father was a sober, philosophical and responsible man; this old man was fickle and licentious.†
Chpt 23 *
Definition:
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(licentious) inappropriate sexual behavior -- especially in public behavior