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Wantonly

WAW-ntuh-nlee

/ˈwɔːntʌnliː/

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wantonly

Dictionary meaning

In a licentious and promiscuous manner.

Examples

  • The animals were killed wantonly for sport.

Synonyms: licentiously

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