wanton

[US]/ˈwɒntən/
[UK]/ˈwɑːntən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. rude and unrestrained; indulging in unrestrained behavior
vi. behave playfully or extravagantly
n. a person who behaves wantonly; a person who is lascivious

Phrases & Collocations

wanton behavior

Example Sentences

wanton waste of money

where wanton ivy twines.

wanton growth of plant life

wanton extravagance; wanton depletion of oil reserves.

the wanton destruction of public property

She is living in wanton luxury.

He quickly wantoned away his inheritance.

In the spring the wanton lapwing gets himself another crest;

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