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wanton
[ won-tn ]
adjective
- done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably:
a wanton attack; wanton cruelty.
Synonyms:
- deliberate and without motive or provocation; uncalled-for; headstrong; willful:
Why jeopardize your career in such a wanton way?
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a wanton attacker of religious convictions.
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wanton behavior.
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- extravagantly or excessively luxurious, as a person, manner of living, or style.
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- luxuriant, as vegetation.
- Archaic.
- sportive or frolicsome, as children or young animals.
- having free play:
wanton breezes; a wanton brook.
noun
- a wanton or lascivious person, especially a woman.
verb (used without object)
- to behave in a wanton manner; become wanton.
verb (used with object)
- to squander, especially in pleasure (often followed by away ):
to wanton away one's inheritance.
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wanton
/ ˈɒԳə /
adjective
- dissolute, licentious, or immoral
- without motive, provocation, or justification
wanton destruction
- maliciously and unnecessarily cruel or destructive
- unrestrained
wanton spending
- archaic.playful or capricious
- archaic.(of vegetation, etc) luxuriant or superabundant
noun
- a licentious person, esp a woman
- a playful or capricious person
verb
- intr to behave in a wanton manner
- tr to squander or waste
Derived Forms
- ˈɲԳٴDzԲԱ, noun
- ˈɲԳٴDzԱ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- ɲ·ٴDz· adverb
- ɲ·ٴDz·Ա noun
- ܲ·ɲ·ٴDz adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of wanton1
Example Sentences
Mr Goozee, who handed each of them a 12-month community order, said the pair had committed "an act of wanton vandalism".
He values skill, graciousness, and intellect and detests wanton corruption — especially when it touches him or someone he cares about.
For years, Bridget longed for love to make her life perfect, playing the part of the girlfriend, the mistress and the wanton sex goddess.
Lawyers for Ms Vince, 50, said her ex-husband, 63, had been giving away their matrimonial assets in a "wanton and reckless" fashion.
It could help prevent wanton destruction, while giving a fair hearing to justified criticisms and complaints that may not have been taken seriously.
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