What is "wanton" in English? Definition and Explanations
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What does wanton mean in English? Meaning of wanton definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "wanton" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "wanton": lewd or lascivious woman Noun Meaning: lewd or lascivious womanSynonyms: wantonHyponyms: light-o'-love
light-of-loveHypernyms: sensualistMeaning of "wanton": waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently Verb Meaning: waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficientlySynonyms: piddle
piddle away
trifle
wanton
wanton awayHypernyms: drop
expend
spendMeaning of "wanton": occurring without motivation or provocation Adjective Meaning: occurring without motivation or provocationExample: motiveless malignity
unprovoked and dastardly attackSynonyms: motiveless
unprovoked
wantonSimilar: unmotivatedMeaning of "wanton": indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life Verb Meaning: indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of lifeSynonyms: wantonHypernyms: liveMeaning of "wanton": casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior Adjective Meaning: casual and unrestrained in sexual behaviorExample: her easy virtue
he was told to avoid loose (or light) women
wanton behaviorSynonyms: easy
light
loose
promiscuous
sluttish
wantonSimilar: unchasteMeaning of "wanton": spend wastefully Verb Meaning: spend wastefullyExample: wanton one's money awaySynonyms: trifle away
wanton
wanton awayHypernyms: drop
expend
spendMeaning of "wanton": become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously Verb Meaning: become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriouslySynonyms: luxuriate
wantonHypernyms: consume
squander
ware
wasteMeaning of "wanton": engage in amorous play Verb Meaning: engage in amorous playSynonyms: wantonHypernyms: butterfly
chat up
coquet
coquette
dally
flirt
mash
philander
romanceMeaning of "wanton": behave extremely cruelly and brutally Verb Meaning: behave extremely cruelly and brutallySynonyms: wantonHypernyms: act
behave
doEnglish
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