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Wanton
ˈwɒnt(ə)n
Wanton definitions
adjective
wanton
- (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked
"sheer wanton vandalism"
- sexually unrestrained or having many casual sexual relationships (typically used of a woman)
"her cheeks burned as she recalled how forward she had been, how wanton"
- growing profusely; luxuriant
"where wanton ivy twines"
- lively; playful
"a wanton fawn"
noun
wanton
wantons
- a sexually unrestrained woman
"she'd behaved like a wanton"
verb
wanton
wantoned
wantoning
wantons
- play; frolic
"they sat gazing at the white-flecked pure blue sea and the various gulls that wantoned in the wake"
- behave in a sexually unrestrained way
"women who have wantoned with suitors"