The Only Use of
wanton
in
Their Eyes Were Watching God
- If you find her a wanton killer you must bring in a verdict of first degree murder.
p. 188.3wanton = excessively bad (intentional and unprovoked)
Definitions:
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(1)
(wanton) of something considered bad: excessive, thoughtless indulgence -- such as waste, cruelty, violence, and (especially in the past) sexual promiscuity
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
In classic literature, wanton can also describe people who are playful or plants that are growing profusely.