Meaning of wanton in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈwɑnt(ə)n/

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1. Verb

   wanton

   Definitions

   1. waste time

   Examples

   • « spend one's time idly or inefficiently »
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 »
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

   • unmotivated
8. 2. casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

   Examples

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

   Synonyms

   • unchaste

9. Noun

   wanton

   Definitions

   1. lewd or lascivious woman