Meaning of wantonly in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    wantonly

    Definitions

    1. in a wanton manner

    Examples

    • « the animals were killed wantonly for sport »
  2. 2. in a licentious and promiscuous manner

    Examples

    • « this young girl has to share a room with her mother who lives promiscuously »

Famous quotes

  • « When a man wantonly destroys one of the works of man we call him a vandal. When he destroys one of the works of god we call him a sportsman. »
    Joseph Wood Krutch

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