WANTONS Synonyms
There are 21 hypernyms of the word wantons. (close relations)
Definition of WANTONS
Best Alternative Words for WANTONS
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wanton away | verbv | |||||||
verb • waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently • spend wastefully | ||||||||
easy | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • posing no difficulty; requiring little effort • free from worry or anxiety adverb • with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily') • without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly') • in a relaxed manner; or without hardship adjective satellite • not hurried or forced • affording pleasure • having little impact • readily exploited or tricked • in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich • marked by moderate steepness • affording comfort • casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior • less in demand and therefore readily obtainable • obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally • not strict | ||||||||
light | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • of comparatively little physical weight or density • (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent • of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment • not great in degree or quantity or number • psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles • characterized by or emitting light • of little intensity or power or force • (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average noun • a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul • (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation • any device serving as a source of illumination • a particular perspective or aspect of a situation • the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light • an illuminated area • a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination • the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures • a person regarded very fondly • having abundant light or illumination • mental understanding as an enlightening experience • merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance • public awareness • a visual warning signal • a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires adverb • with few burdens adjective satellite • (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress • easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned • (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency • (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims • moving easily and quickly; nimble • demanding little effort; not burdensome • weak and likely to lose consciousness • very thin and insubstantial • marked by temperance in indulgence • less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so • having little importance • intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound • silly or trivial • designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight • having relatively few calories • (of sleep) easily disturbed • casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior verb • introduce light into • begin to smoke • to come to rest, settle • cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat • fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed • alight from (a horse) • start or maintain a fire in | ||||||||
loose | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not compact or dense in structure or arrangement • not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting • not affixed adverb • without restraint adjective satellite • (of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player • not officially recognized or controlled • not literal • emptying easily or excessively • not tense or taut • (of textures) full of small openings or gaps • lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility • not carefully arranged in a package • having escaped, especially from confinement • casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior verb • grant freedom to; free from confinement • turn loose or free from restraint • make loose or looser • become loose or looser or less tight | ||||||||
luxuriate | verbv | |||||||
verb • become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously • enjoy to excess • thrive profusely or flourish extensively | ||||||||
motiveless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • occurring without motivation or provocation | ||||||||
piddle | verbv | |||||||
noun • liquid excretory product verb • waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently • eliminate urine | ||||||||
promiscuous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not selective of a single class or person • casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior | ||||||||
trifle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate • a detail that is considered insignificant • something of small importance verb • waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently • act frivolously • consider not very seriously | ||||||||
unprovoked | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • occurring without motivation or provocation | ||||||||
piddle away | verbv | |||||||
verb • waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently | ||||||||
trifle away | verbv | |||||||
verb • spend wastefully |