Rampant: meaning, definitions and examples
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rampant
[ ˈræmpənt ]
in behavior
spreading unchecked and causing harm or destruction; unrestrained or violent in behavior or action.
Synonyms
rampaging, unchecked, uncontrolled, widespread
Examples of usage
- The virus was rampant in the community, infecting many people.
- The rampant corruption in the government led to widespread protests.
- The rampant wildfires destroyed acres of forest.
- She was known for her rampant temper, often getting into fights.
in growth
growing or developing quickly and in an uncontrolled way; flourishing or spreading unchecked.
Synonyms
expanding, flourishing, proliferating, thriving
Examples of usage
- The weeds were rampant in the garden, choking out the flowers.
- The rumors of his promotion were rampant throughout the office.
- The company's success was rampant, expanding rapidly in the market.
Translations
Translations of the word "rampant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desenfreado
🇮🇳 अनियंत्रित
🇩🇪 ungezügelt
🇮🇩 merajalela
🇺🇦 неконтрольований
🇵🇱 nieokiełznany
🇯🇵 横行する
🇫🇷 déchaîné
🇪🇸 desenfrenado
🇹🇷 çılgın
🇰🇷 걷잡을 수 없는
🇸🇦 جامح
🇨🇿 nezkrotný
🇸🇰 nezvládnuteľný
🇨🇳 猖獗的
🇸🇮 nebrzdan
🇮🇸 óheftur
🇰🇿 бақылдақ
🇬🇪 მუქარის
🇦🇿 nəzarətsiz
🇲🇽 desenfrenado
Word origin
The word 'rampant' originated from Middle French 'rampant', present participle of 'ramper' meaning 'to creep, crawl'. It was first recorded in English in the late 14th century. Over time, the term evolved to connote unrestrained growth or behavior, reflecting the idea of something spreading rapidly and unchecked.