1. behavior or attitudes that reject moral restraints, especially regarding sexual conduct
Usage: often disapproving
2. a philosophical doctrine advocating free thought and rejection of religious or moral authority
Usage: historical; philosophical

Examples

• The novel criticized the libertinism of the aristocratic class.
• His libertinism shocked the conservative community.
• The philosopher’s libertinism challenged traditional religious beliefs.
• She wrote about the dangers of unchecked libertinism in society.
• The movement promoted libertinism as intellectual freedom.
• Critics accused the artist of promoting libertinism through his work.