Meaning of 'wanton'

Find the meaning of the word ‘wanton’

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Meaning of ‘wanton’

9 definitions found.

wanton

adjective

casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

Synonyms: easy

adjective

occurring without motivation or provocation

Synonyms: motiveless unprovoked

noun

lewd or lascivious woman

verb

behave extremely cruelly and brutally

verb

engage in amorous play

verb

become extravagant

Synonyms: luxuriate

verb

spend wastefully

Example: "wanton one's money away"

Synonyms: wanton away trifle away

verb

indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life

verb

waste time

Synonyms: trifle piddle dally dawdle wanton away piddle away

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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