Meaning & Definition of Wanton in English
English⟶
Wanton
/wɔntən/
noun
1. Lewd or lascivious woman
synonym:
- wanton
verb
1. Waste time
- Spend one's time idly or inefficiently
synonym:
- piddle,
- wanton,
- wanton away,
- piddle away,
- trifle
2. Indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life
synonym:
- wanton
3. Spend wastefully
- "Wanton one's money away"
synonym:
- wanton,
- wanton away,
- trifle away
4. Become extravagant
- Indulge (oneself) luxuriously
synonym:
- luxuriate,
- wanton
5. Engage in amorous play
synonym:
- wanton
6. Behave extremely cruelly and brutally
synonym:
- wanton
adjective
1. Occurring without motivation or provocation
- "Motiveless malignity"
- "Unprovoked and dastardly attack"- f.d.roosevelt
synonym:
- motiveless,
- unprovoked,
- wanton
2. Casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
- "Her easy virtue"
- "He was told to avoid loose (or light) women"
- "Wanton behavior"
synonym:
- easy,
- light,
- loose,
- promiscuous,
- sluttish,
- wanton