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wanton vs promiscuous

promiscuous vs wanton

wanton is a noun but promiscuous is not a noun.

wanton and promiscuous both are adjectives.

wanton is a verb but promiscuous is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wanton Yes Yes Yes No
promiscuous No Yes No No
As adjectives, wanton and promiscuous are synonyms defined as:
  • wanton and promiscuous: casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
Other synonyms of wanton include easy, light, loose, sluttish.
wanton (noun) promiscuous (noun)
lewd or lascivious woman
wanton (adjective) promiscuous (adjective)
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior not selective of a single class or person
occurring without motivation or provocation casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
wanton (verb) promiscuous (verb)
behave extremely cruelly and brutally
engage in amorous play
become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
spend wastefully
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life
Difference between wanton and promiscuous

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