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dally vs wanton

wanton vs dally

dally is not a noun while wanton is a noun.

dally is not an adjective while wanton is an adjective.

dally and wanton both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dally No No Yes No
wanton Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, wanton is a hyponym of dally; that is, wanton is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dally:
  • dally: talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  • wanton: engage in amorous play
Other hyponyms of dally include vamp.
dally (noun) wanton (noun)
lewd or lascivious woman
dally (adjective) wanton (adjective)
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
occurring without motivation or provocation
dally (verb) wanton (verb)
consider not very seriously behave extremely cruelly and brutally
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions engage in amorous play
waste time become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
behave carelessly or indifferently spend wastefully
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life
Difference between dally and wanton

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