Meaning
Usage

to roll oneself indolently; to become or remain helpless

Example: My roommate can’t get over her breakup with her boyfriend and now just wallows in self-pity.

undisciplined, lewd, lustful

Example: Vicky’s wanton demeanor often made the frat guys next door very excited.

crafty, sly

Example: Though they were not the strongest of the Thundercats, wily Kit and Kat were definitely the most clever and full of tricks.

full of yearning; musingly sad

Example: Since her pet rabbit died, Edda missed it terribly and sat around wistful all day long.

vengeful anger, punishment

Example: Did you really want to incur her wrath when she is known for inflicting the worst punishments legally possible?

to decrease in size, dwindle

Example: Don’t be so afraid of his wrath because his influence with the president is already beginning to wane.

fanciful, full of whims

Example: The whimsical little girl liked to pretend that she was an elvin princess.

charming, pleasing

Example: After such a long, frustrating day, I was grateful for Chris’s winsome attitude and childish naivete.

dry, shrunken, wrinkled

Example: Agatha’s grandmother, Stephanie, had the most wizened countenance, full of leathery wrinkles.