libertine
/ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/
noun
- A person who rejects accepted moral or social rules and lives for pleasure, especially in a self-indulgent way.
- The scandalous memoirs of a famous libertine were published after his death.
- The old duke was known as a libertine who spent his fortune on parties and gambling.
- In the play, the main character is a charming libertine who eventually learns responsibility.
adjective
- Rejecting moral or social rules; unrestrained in pursuit of pleasure.
- The artist's libertine attitudes were reflected in his provocative paintings.
- His libertine lifestyle eventually led to financial ruin.
- She wrote about the libertine culture of 18th-century Paris.