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Wantonly Definition & Meaning

wantonly
adverb
  1. in a wanton manner; "the animals were killed wantonly for sport"
  2. in a licentious and promiscuous manner; "this young girl has to share a room with her mother who lives promiscuously"

"Wantonly" in song lyrics

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  • "Hang on such thorns and play as wantonly"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet LIV

Usage tips for "wantonly"

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Frequently asked questions

What does wantonly mean?
in a wanton manner; "the animals were killed wantonly for sport" in a licentious and promiscuous manner; "this young girl has to share a room with her mother who lives promiscuously"
What part of speech is wantonly?
Wantonly is an adverb.
How many definitions does wantonly have?
Wantonly has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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