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Meaning of WANTONLY

Pronunciation:  w'ântunlee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adv]  in a licentious and promiscuous manner; "this young girl has to share a room with her mother who lives promiscuously"
  2. [adv]  in a wanton manner; "the animals were killed wantonly for sport"
 
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 Synonyms: licentiously, promiscuously
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Wan"ton*ly\, adv.
1. In a wanton manner; without regularity or restraint;
   loosely; sportively; gayly; playfully; recklessly;
   lasciviously.
2. Unintentionally; accidentally. [Obs.] --J. Dee.
 

 

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