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   wanton

   /ˈwɒnt(ə)n/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked: "sheer wanton vandalism" Similar deliberatewilfulmaliciousmalevolentspitefulviciouswickedevilcruelunprovokedunmotivatedmotivelessarbitrarygroundlessunjustifiableunjustifiedneedlessunnecessaryuncalled forgratuitoussenselesspointlesspurposelessaimlessuselessmeaninglessemptyvacuousOpposite justifiable
   • 2. sexually unrestrained or having many casual sexual relationships (typically used of a woman): dated "her cheeks burned as she recalled how forward she had been, how wanton" Similar licentiouspromiscuousimmoralimmodestindecentshamelessunblushingunchasteunvirtuousimpureabandonedlustfullecherouslascivioussalaciouslubriciouslibidinouslibertineprofligatedissolutedissipateddebaucheddegeneratereprobatecorruptsinfuldated:loosefastof easy virtueOpposite chastemoral
   • 3. growing profusely; luxuriant: archaic "where wanton ivy twines"
   • ▪ lively; playful: "a wanton fawn" Similar capriciousplayfulfriskyjollyfun-lovinglivelyfull of lifehigh-spiritedspiritedcarelessheedlessimpulsiveimpetuousrashrecklessabandonedaudaciouscavalierdevil-may-carehappy-go-luckyarchaic:frolicsomesportiveOpposite serious

   noun

   • 1. a sexually unrestrained woman: archaic "she'd behaved like a wanton"

   verb

   • 1. play; frolic: "they sat gazing at the white-flecked pure blue sea and the various gulls that wantoned in the wake"
   • 2. behave in a sexually unrestrained way: "women who have wantoned with suitors"

   Word Origin Middle Englishwantowen ‘rebellious, lacking discipline’, from wan- ‘badly’ + Old Englishtogen ‘trained’ (related to team and tow1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. wantonness noun

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   What does it mean if a woman is a wanton?

   • Wanton violence is now becoming a regular feature of urban life. His diaries were wantonly destroyed. If someone describes a woman as wanton, they disapprove of her because she clearly enjoys sex or has sex with a lot of men. ...the idea that only wanton women have sexual passions. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What does wanton mean?

   • something that you do, or a thing that you give someone, that expresses your feelings or intentions, although it might have little practical effect WANTON definition: 1. (of something bad, such as damage, cruelty, waste) extreme and showing no care at all: 2. (of a…. Learn more.

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   What is a wanton action?

   • A wanton action deliberately causes harm, damage, or waste without having any reason to. ...this unnecessary and wanton destruction of our environment. 10 meanings: 1. dissolute, licentious, or immoral 2. without motive, provocation, or justification 3. maliciously and.... Click for more definitions.

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   What does wanton mean in a food fight?

   • Wanton describes something excessive, uncontrolled and sometimes even cruel. The principal sees a food fight as a wanton act of vandalism done with wanton disregard for the rules, but the kids might just see it as fun. Wanton comes from the Old English wan- "lacking" and togen "to train, discipline," in other words, "lacking in discipline."

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   Wanton means extreme and showing no care at all, or old use or humorous (of a woman) behaving or appearing in a very sexual way. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations in different languages.

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   Wanton can be an adjective, noun, or verb, and it has different meanings depending on the context. It can mean merciless, inhumane, lewd, extravagant, playful, or wanton.

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   Wanton describes something excessive, uncontrolled and sometimes even cruel. The principal sees a food fight as a wanton act of vandalism done with wanton disregard for the rules, but the kids might just see it as fun.

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   Wanton definition: done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably. See examples of WANTON used in a sentence.

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   Wanton is an adjective that means deliberately causing harm, damage, or waste without reason, or sexually loose or unrestrained. It can also be a noun or a verb with different meanings. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word origin.

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   Oct 4, 2023 · What does the word wanton mean? There are 31 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word wanton , nine of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Wanton means causing harm or damage deliberately and for no acceptable reason, or behaving in a way that is thought to be immoral. Learn how to use this formal adjective with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.