Meaning
promiscuous, mixed
- Characterized by indistinct mixing of different people, elements, or sexes.
- Sexually indiscriminate or having many casual sexual partners.
In a sentence
L'auto aziendale è concessa per uso promiscuo al dipendente.
The company car is granted for mixed use to the employee.
In quell'ostello c'erano dormitori promiscui per i viaggiatori.
In that hostel, there were mixed dormitories for travelers.
Uno stile di vita promiscuo comporta notevoli rischi sanitari.
A promiscuous lifestyle carries considerable health risks.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| promiscuo | masculine · singular |
| promiscua | feminine · singular |
| promiscui | masculine · plural |
| promiscue | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Broader than English 'promiscuous': often simply means 'mixed' (e.g., 'uso promiscuo' = mixed personal and business use).
- Fem. pl. is 'promiscue'.