promiscuous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite not selective of a single class or person
    • Clinton was criticized for his promiscuous solicitation of campaign money
  2. adjective satellite casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
    sluttish; wanton; light; loose; easy.
    • her easy virtue
    • he was told to avoid loose (or light) women
    • wanton behavior

WordNet

Pro*mis"cu*ous adjective
Etymology
L. promiscuus; pro before, in place of, for + miscere to mix. See Mix.
Definitions
  1. Consisting of individuals united in a body or mass without order; mingled; confused; undistinguished; as, a promiscuous crowd or mass.
    A wild, where weeds and flowers promiscuous shoot. Pope.
  2. Distributed or applied without order or discrimination; not restricted to an individual; common; indiscriminate; as, promiscuous love or intercourse.

Webster 1913