wantonly
2 synonyms for wantonly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a recklessly careless or malicious manner.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
licentiously
promiscuously
How to use wantonly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wantonly destroy
wantonly cruel
Etymology
From Middle English wantounly, wantounliche, equivalent to wanton plus -ly.
Full origin of wantonly →Frequently asked questions
What does “wantonly” mean?
The word “wantonly” means in a recklessly careless or malicious manner. In plain terms, doing something recklessly or cruelly, without any regard for the consequences.
How do you pronounce “wantonly”?
“Wantonly” is pronounced WON-tuhn-lee (/ˈwɒntənli/ in IPA).
How do you use “wantonly” in a sentence?
Here is “wantonly” used in a sentence: “The soldiers wantonly destroyed the village's crops.”
What part of speech is “wantonly”?
“Wantonly” is an adverb.
