Dis'so-lūte, a.

adjective

(dĭs), a. [Lat. dissolutus, p. p. of dissolvere; It. & Pg. dissoluto, Sp. disoluto, Pr. dissolut, Fr. dissolu. See DISSOLVE.]

  1. Relaxed; enfeebled. [Obs.] Spenser.
  2. Unrestrained in morals; abandoned to vicious pleasures; wanton; lewd; debauched. “A wild and dissolute soldier.” Motley.

Abstain from wanton and dissolute laughter. Bp. Taylor. Syn.—Uncurbed; disorderly; wild; wanton; luxurious; vicious; lax; licentious; lewd; rakish; debauched.