Definition

In a way that shows a lack of moral restraint, often indulging in sensual pleasures or bad behavior.

Example

He lived dissolutely, spending his nights at parties and ignoring his responsibilities.

Conversation

Did you hear about Jason's party last weekend?

Yeah, I heard it got pretty wild!

I can't believe he lives so dissolutely sometimes.

Right? It's like he doesn't care about the consequences at all.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dissolutely → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "solute" (from Latin "solutus", meaning loosened or freed). The word describes a state of being loosened from moral restraint or living in a way that is morally lax.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'freed' ('solutus') from moral constraints ('dis-'), which helps you remember that 'dissolutely' refers to living without moral restraint.

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