Loathsome and Wanton

Loathsome

Loathsome adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.

Wanton and loathsome are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wanton" instead an adjective "Loathsome".

Nearby Words: loath, loathed

Wanton

Wanton adjective - Depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society.
Usage example: that novel was once regarded as a wanton tale of forbidden love

Loathsome and wanton are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Loathsome" instead an adjective "Wanton".

Nearby Word: wantonly
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