Synonyms for Wantonly & Similar Words
Definition of wantonly
- adverb
- 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"
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Writing tips for "wantonly"
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"Hang on such thorns and play as wantonly"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet LIV
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