noun
- plural of libertinage; dissolute or licentious behavior; unrestrained indulgence in sensual pleasures
Usage: formal; often used in historical or literary contexts
Examples
- The novel depicted the libertinages of the aristocracy during the ancien régime.
- His libertinages eventually led to his social ruin and estrangement from his family.
- The philosopher criticized the libertinages of the wealthy elite.
- Historical accounts documented the libertinages that flourished in certain court circles.
- She rejected the libertinages of her peers in favor of a more principled life.