What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dissolutely
Example
He lived dissolutely, spending all his money on alcohol and women. [dissolutely: adverb]
Example
The dissolute behavior of the party-goers shocked the neighbors. [dissolute: adjective]
licentiously
Example
The movie was criticized for its licentious portrayal of relationships. [licentious: adjective]
Example
She lived licentiously, sleeping with multiple partners and ignoring social conventions. [licentiously: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Licentiously is more commonly used than dissolutely in everyday language, especially in discussions of sexual behavior or morality.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dissolutely and licentiously?
Dissolutely may be considered more formal or archaic than licentiously, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
