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Wanton

noun
/ˈwɒntɒn/
Word Frequency: 1.2

Definitions

1.nounA pampered or coddled person.
2.nounAn overly playful person; a trifler.
3.nounA self-indulgent person, fond of excess.
4.nounA lewd or immoral person, especially a prostitute.
5.verbTo rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.
6.verbTo waste or squander, especially in pleasure (most often with away).
"The young man wantoned away his inheritance."
7.verbTo act wantonly; to be lewd or lascivious.
8.adjectiveUndisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.
9.adjectivePlayful, sportive; merry or carefree.
10.adjectiveLewd, immoral; sexually open, unchaste.
11.adjectiveCapricious, reckless of morality, justice etc.; acting without regard for the law or the well-being of others; gratuitous.
12.adjectiveExtravagant, unrestrained, excessive.

Synonyms

callousinhumanemercilesslewdlustfulunchasteextravagantlavishluxuriantprodigalunrestrainedfrolicsome

Rhymes With

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