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wantonly
01
in a way that is done deliberately without cause, often causing harm or damage
Formal
Grammatical Information
Examples
Vandals wantonly smashed the windows of the abandoned building.
02
in a careless or reckless way, without regard for consequences
Examples
She spent her inheritance wantonly on expensive vacations.
03
in an openly lustful or sexually uncontrolled way
Disapproving
Old use
Examples
In the movie, the character acted wantonly towards strangers.
04
in an excessive or uncontrolled way
Formal
Examples
Ivy wantonly covered the old stone walls of the castle.
05
in a playful or lively manner, showing carefree or spirited behavior
Formal
Examples
The children ran wantonly through the fields, laughing loudly.
Lexical Tree
wantonly
wanton
