ἀσελγής

See also: ασελγής

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Unclear; Beekes compares this word with the Hesychian gloss ἀσάλγαν (asálgan, insolence, indifference), suggesting a possible Pre-Greek origin, but not without hesitation.

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἀσελγής • (aselgḗsm or f (neuter ἀσελγές); third declension

  1. licentious, wanton, brutal, outrageous
  2. lascivious, lewd, lustful
    Synonyms: μάργος (márgos), ὑβριστικός (hubristikós)

Declension

Derived terms

  • ἀσελγαίνω (aselgaínō)
  • ἀσέλγεια (asélgeia)
  • ἀσέλγημα (asélgēma)
  • ἀσελγόκερως (aselgókerōs)
  • ἀσελγομανέω (aselgomanéō)
  • ἀσελγοποιός (aselgopoiós)

Descendants

  • Greek: ασελγής (aselgís)

Further reading