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adjective
1.
done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably: a wanton attack; wanton cruelty.
2.
deliberate and without motive or provocation; uncalled-for; headstrong; willful: Why jeopardize your career in such a wanton way?
3.
without regard for what is right, just, humane, etc.; careless; reckless: a wanton attacker of religious convictions.
4.
sexually lawless or unrestrained; loose; lascivious; lewd: wanton behavior.
5.
EXPANDextravagantly or excessively luxurious, as a person, manner of living, or style.
6.
luxuriant, as vegetation.
7.
COLLAPSEArchaic.
a.
sportive or frolicsome, as children or young animals.
b.
having free play: wanton breezes; a wanton brook.
noun
8.
a wanton or lascivious person, especially a woman.
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Wantonly
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
verb (used without object)
9.
to behave in a wanton manner; become wanton.
verb (used with object)
10.
to squander, especially in pleasure (often followed by away): to wanton away one's inheritance.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English wantowen literally, undisciplined, ill-reared, Old English wan- not + togen past participle of tēon to discipline, rear, cognate with German ziehen, Latin dūcere to lead; akin to tow1
1250–1300; Middle English wantowen literally, undisciplined, ill-reared, Old English wan- not + togen past participle of tēon to discipline, rear, cognate with German ziehen, Latin dūcere to lead; akin to tow1
Related forms
wan·ton·ly, adverb
wan·ton·ness, noun
un·wan·ton, adjective
Synonyms
1. malicious. 2. calculated. 3. heedless, inconsiderate. 4. licentious, dissolute, immoral, libidinous, concupiscent, lustful. 5. lavish. 10. waste.
1. malicious. 2. calculated. 3. heedless, inconsiderate. 4. licentious, dissolute, immoral, libidinous, concupiscent, lustful. 5. lavish. 10. waste.
Antonyms
3. careful, considerate. 4, 5. restrained.
3. careful, considerate. 4, 5. restrained.
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