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Profuse vs Wanton - What's the difference?

profuse | wanton |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between profuse and wanton

is that profuse is (obsolete) to pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander while wanton is (obsolete) extravagant, unrestrained; excessive (of speech or thought).

As adjectives the difference between profuse and wanton

is that profuse is in great quantity or abundance while wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As verbs the difference between profuse and wanton

is that profuse is (obsolete) to pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander while wanton is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

Wanton vs Pompous - What's the difference?

wanton | pompous |


As adjectives the difference between wanton and pompous

is that wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled while pompous is affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.

As a noun wanton

is a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton

is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Wanton vs Irresponsible - What's the difference?

wanton | irresponsible |


As adjectives the difference between wanton and irresponsible

is that wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled while irresponsible is lacking a sense of responsibility; incapable of or not chargeable with responsibility; unable to respond to obligation.

As nouns the difference between wanton and irresponsible

is that wanton is a pampered or coddled person while irresponsible is someone who is not responsible.

As a verb wanton

is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Wanton vs Lush - What's the difference?

wanton | lush |


As an adjective wanton

is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton

is a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton

is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

As a proper noun lush is

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Exorbitant vs Wanton - What's the difference?

exorbitant | wanton | Related terms |

Exorbitant is a related term of wanton.


As adjectives the difference between exorbitant and wanton

is that exorbitant is exceeding proper limits; extravagant; excessive or unduly high while wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton is

to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Play vs Wanton - What's the difference?

play | wanton | Related terms |

Play is a related term of wanton.


As verbs the difference between play and wanton

is that play is (lb) to act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment while wanton is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

As nouns the difference between play and wanton

is that play is activity for amusement only, especially among the young while wanton is a pampered or coddled person.

As an adjective wanton is

(obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

Sensuous vs Wanton - What's the difference?

sensuous | wanton | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between sensuous and wanton

is that sensuous is appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification while wanton is undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton is

to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Whore vs Wanton - What's the difference?

whore | wanton |


In obsolete terms the difference between whore and wanton

is that whore is a mistress or wife while wanton is extravagant, unrestrained; excessive (of speech or thought).

As nouns the difference between whore and wanton

is that whore is a prostitute while wanton is a pampered or coddled person.

As verbs the difference between whore and wanton

is that whore is to prostitute oneself while wanton is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

As an adjective wanton is

undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

Whorish vs Wanton - What's the difference?

whorish | wanton |


As adjectives the difference between whorish and wanton

is that whorish is (vulgar) resembling or befitting a whore while wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton is

to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Uncurbed vs Wanton - What's the difference?

uncurbed | wanton | Related terms |

Uncurbed is a related term of wanton.


As adjectives the difference between uncurbed and wanton

is that uncurbed is unlimited; unrestricted while wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton is

to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

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