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WANTONLY

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• WANTONLY (adverb)
The adverb WANTONLY has 2 senses:

1. in a wanton manner
2. in a licentious and promiscuous manner

Familiarity information: WANTONLY used as an adverb is rare.

• WANTONLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In a wanton manner

Context example:

the animals were killed wantonly for sport

Pertainym:

wanton (occurring without motivation or provocation)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

In a licentious and promiscuous manner

Synonyms:

licentiously; promiscuously; wantonly

Context example:

this young girl has to share a room with her mother who lives promiscuously

Pertainym:

wanton (casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior)

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"A danger foreseen is half-avoided."
(Native American proverb, Cheyenne)
"Dissent and you will be known."
(Arabic proverb)
"Trust yourself and your horse."
(Croatian proverb)

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