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  2. adjective. wan· ton ˈwänt-ᵊn, ˈwȯnt-. : manifesting extreme indifference to a risk of injury to another that is known or should have been known : characterized by knowledge of and utter disregard for probability of resulting harm. a wanton act. by such wanton or willful misconduct.

  3. wanton. 10 meanings: 1. dissolute, licentious, or immoral 2. without motive, provocation, or justification 3. maliciously and.... Click for more definitions.

  4. extravagantly or excessively luxurious, as a person, manner of living, or style. Synonyms: lavish. Antonyms: restrained. luxuriant, as vegetation. Archaic. sportive or frolicsome, as children or young animals. having free play: wanton breezes; a wanton brook. noun. a wanton or lascivious person, especially a woman. verb (used without object)

  5. WANTON definition: 1. (of something bad, such as damage, cruelty, waste) extreme and showing no care at all: 2. (of a…. Learn more.

  6. Wanton describes something excessive, uncontrolled and sometimes even cruel. The principal sees a food fight as a wanton act of vandalism done with wanton disregard for the rules, but the kids might just see it as fun.

  7. Oct 4, 2023 · Of a person, esp. a woman: sexually unrestrained; not chaste; (often with a more strongly derogatory sense) promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.

  8. [usually before noun] causing harm or damage deliberately and for no acceptable reason. wanton destruction. a wanton disregard for human life. the wanton killing of innocent creatures. Want to learn more?

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