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WANTONLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a licentious and promiscuous manner

Example:

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

Synonyms:

licentiously; promiscuously; wantonly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

wanton (casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a wanton manner

Example:

the animals were killed wantonly for sport

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

wanton (occurring without motivation or provocation)

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