wantonly Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet


Wan"ton*ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a wanton manner; without regularity or restraint; loosely; sportively; gayly; playfully; recklessly; lasciviously.
  2. Unintentionally; accidentally. Obs. J. Dee.

Webster 1913