loose vs wanton

wanton vs loose

loose is not a noun while wanton is a noun.

loose and wanton both are adjectives.

loose and wanton both are verbs.

loose is an adverb but wanton is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
loose	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
wanton	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As adjectives, loose and wanton are synonyms defined as:

loose and wanton: casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

Other synonyms of loose include easy, light, promiscuous, sluttish.

loose (noun)	wanton (noun)
	lewd or lascivious woman

loose (adjective)	wanton (adjective)
not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting	casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement	occurring without motivation or provocation
not affixed
(of textures) full of small openings or gaps
not literal
lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
not tense or taut
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
emptying easily or excessively
(of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player
not officially recognized or controlled
not carefully arranged in a package
having escaped, especially from confinement

loose (verb)	wanton (verb)
become loose or looser or less tight	behave extremely cruelly and brutally
make loose or looser	engage in amorous play
turn loose or free from restraint	become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
grant freedom to; free from confinement	spend wastefully
	waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
	indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life

loose (adverb)	wanton (adverb)
without restraint

Difference between loose and wanton

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