How to pronounce "wanton"

• "wanton" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "wanton"

Noun

lewd or lascivious woman

Synonyms:

• wanton

Verb

waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently

Synonyms:

• piddle
• wanton
• wanton away
• piddle away
• trifle

Verb

indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life

Synonyms:

• wanton

Verb

spend wastefully; "wanton one's money away"

Synonyms:

• wanton
• wanton away
• trifle away

Verb

become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously

Synonyms:

• luxuriate
• wanton

Verb

engage in amorous play

Synonyms:

• wanton

Verb

behave extremely cruelly and brutally

Synonyms:

• wanton

Adjective

occurring without motivation or provocation; "motiveless malignity"; "unprovoked and dastardly attack"- F.D.Roosevelt

Synonyms:

• motiveless
• unprovoked
• wanton

Adjective

casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior"

Synonyms:

• easy
• light
• loose
• promiscuous
• sluttish
• wanton