Meaning of wanton in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  4. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈwɑnt(ə)n/

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  1. Verb

    wanton

    Definitions

    1. waste time

    Examples

    • « spend one's time idly or inefficiently »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life
  3. 3. spend wastefully

    Examples

    • « wanton one's money away »
  4. 4. become extravagant

    Examples

    • « indulge (oneself) luxuriously »

    Derived terms

  5. 5. engage in amorous play
  6. 6. behave extremely cruelly and brutally

  7. Classifying Adjective

    wanton

    Definitions

    1. occurring without motivation or provocation

    Examples

    • « motiveless malignity »
    • « unprovoked and dastardly attack- F.D.Roosevelt »

    Synonyms

  8. 2. casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

    Examples

    • « her easy virtue »
    • « he was told to avoid loose (or light) women »
    • « wanton behavior »

    Synonyms

  9. Noun

    wanton

    Definitions

    1. lewd or lascivious woman

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  • « Wanton killing of innocent civilians is terrorism, not a war against terrorism. »
    Noam Chomsky

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