Dissolute

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪsəˌlut/

Definitions of dissolute

adjective dissolute - lacking moral restraint; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices

Example Sentences

A1 She was warned about the dissolute lifestyle of the city before moving there.

A2 The dissolute behavior of the character in the movie shocked the audience.

B1 The dissolute habits of the young man led to his downfall.

B2 The dissolute partying of the celebrities was well-documented in the tabloids.

C1 His dissolute actions were a reflection of his lack of self-control and discipline.

C2 The dissolute aristocrat squandered his fortune on extravagant parties and luxury items.

Examples of dissolute in a Sentence

formal The dissolute behavior of the nobility scandalized the court.

informal He's known for his dissolute lifestyle, always partying and drinking.

slang She's so dissolute, always out clubbing and hooking up with random guys.

figurative The city's dissolute streets were filled with broken dreams and lost souls.

Grammatical Forms of dissolute

• past tense: dissolved
• plural: dissolutes
• comparative: more dissolute
• superlative: most dissolute
• present tense: dissolutes
• future tense: will be dissolute
• perfect tense: have been dissolute
• continuous tense: is being dissolute
• singular: dissolute
• positive degree: dissolute
• infinitive: to be dissolute
• gerund: dissoluting
• participle: dissoluting

Origin and Evolution of dissolute

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dissolute' originated from the Latin word 'dissolutus', which means 'loose' or 'unrestrained'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dissolute' has evolved to refer to someone who is lacking moral restraint or self-discipline, often associated with indulging in excessive and immoral behavior.