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wantonly
01
in a way that is done deliberately without cause, often causing harm or damage
Formal
Examples
Vandals wantonly smashed the windows of the abandoned building.
The soldiers wantonly damaged the village despite no resistance.
02
in a careless or reckless way, without regard for consequences
Examples
She spent her inheritance wantonly on expensive vacations.
The manager was wantonly careless with the company's funds.
03
in an openly lustful or sexually uncontrolled way
Disapproving
Old useExamples
In the movie, the character acted wantonly towards strangers.
The novel described her wantonly flirting at the party.
04
in an excessive or uncontrolled way
FormalExamples
Ivy wantonly covered the old stone walls of the castle.
The garden grew wantonly after weeks of heavy rain.
05
in a playful or lively manner, showing carefree or spirited behavior
FormalExamples
The children ran wantonly through the fields, laughing loudly.
Leaves danced wantonly in the autumn breeze.
Lexical Tree
wantonly
wanton
