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rampantly

 

[ ˈræmpəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior description

Rampantly refers to a manner of behavior or growth that is unchecked, uncontrolled, or excessive. It often describes something that spreads widely and quickly, typically in a way that is disruptive or negative. This term can be applied to various contexts, including the spread of diseases, behaviors in society, or the growth of plants. It suggests a sense of wildness or lack of restraint.

Synonyms

excessively, recklessly, unrestrained, wildly

Examples of usage

  • The weeds grew rampantly in the neglected garden.
  • The disease spread rampantly throughout the region.
  • Criticism of the policy arose rampantly on social media.
  • The organization's influence expanded rampantly over the last year.

Translations

Translations of the word "rampantly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descontroladamente

🇮🇳 बेतहाशा

🇩🇪 ungehindert

🇮🇩 dengan liar

🇺🇦 безконтрольно

🇵🇱 niepowstrzymanie

🇯🇵 乱暴に

🇫🇷 de manière incontrôlée

🇪🇸 descontroladamente

🇹🇷 kontrolsüz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 무제한으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مفرط

🇨🇿 bezuzdně

🇸🇰 neobmedzene

🇨🇳 肆意地

🇸🇮 neobvladano

🇮🇸 óheft

🇰🇿 бақылаусыз

🇬🇪 კონტროლის გარეშე

🇦🇿 nəzarətsiz

🇲🇽 descontroladamente

Etymology

The word 'rampantly' derives from the adjective 'rampant', which comes from Middle English 'rampan(t)' and Old French 'ramper' meaning 'to climb' or 'to rear up'. Its literal translation refers to a plant that climbs or grows wildly. Over time, the meaning evolved to imply something that is widespread or unchecked, particularly in a negative context. The adverb form 'rampantly' reinforces this sense of uncontrolled growth or behavior, emphasizing the lack of restraint in whatever is being described. The usage of the term became more common during the 19th century as discussions around social issues and natural phenomena entrenched the language. Today, 'rampantly' can describe a variety of scenarios where something is proliferating in a way that can be seen as unruly or problematic.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,498, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.