Wild: meaning, definitions and examples

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wild

 

[ waɪld ]

Adjective / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in nature

existing in a state of nature; not domesticated or cultivated; untamed or uncivilized.

Synonyms

feral, uncultivated, untamed

Examples of usage

  • wild animals
  • wild plants
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

uncontrolled or unrestrained, especially in a wild or aggressive way.

Synonyms

reckless, uninhibited, unruly

Examples of usage

  • wild party
  • wild behavior
Context #3 | Adverb

emphasis

in an uncontrolled or unrestrained manner.

Synonyms

frantically, freely

Examples of usage

  • running wild
  • letting your imagination run wild

Translations

Translations of the word "wild" in other languages:

🇵🇹 selvagem

🇮🇳 जंगली

🇩🇪 wild

🇮🇩 liar

🇺🇦 дикий

🇵🇱 dziki

🇯🇵 野生の (やせいの)

🇫🇷 sauvage

🇪🇸 salvaje

🇹🇷 vahşi

🇰🇷 야생의

🇸🇦 بري

🇨🇿 divoký

🇸🇰 divoký

🇨🇳 野生的

🇸🇮 divji

🇮🇸 villtur

🇰🇿 жабайы

🇬🇪 ველური

🇦🇿 vəhşi

🇲🇽 salvaje

Etymology

The word 'wild' originated from the Old English word 'wilde', meaning untamed or uncivilized. It has been used for centuries to describe things in a natural state or behavior that is uncontrolled. Over time, 'wild' has evolved to encompass a range of meanings, from describing nature itself to expressing a lack of restraint or inhibition in behavior.

See also: wildcat, wilderness, wildlife, wildly, wildness, wilds.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,864, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.