wild

wild - Dictionary definition and meaning for word wild

Definition
(noun) a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
Example Sentence
  • he lived in the wild
  • they collected mushrooms in the wild
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(noun) a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition
Synonyms : wilderness
Example Sentence
  • it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers
Definition
(adj) marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
Example Sentence
  • wild talk
  • wild parties
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(adj) in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
Synonyms : untamed
Example Sentence
  • wild geese
  • edible wild plants
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(adj) in a state of extreme emotion
Example Sentence
  • wild with anger
  • wild with grief
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(adj) deviating widely from an intended course
Example Sentence
  • a wild bullet
  • he threw a wild pitch
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(adj) (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud
Synonyms : violent
Example Sentence
  • a violent clash of colors
  • her dress was a violent red
  • a violent noise
  • wild colors
  • wild shouts
Definition
(adj) without a basis in reason or fact
Example Sentence
  • baseless gossip
  • the allegations proved groundless
  • idle fears
  • unfounded suspicions
  • unwarranted jealousy
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(adj) talking or behaving irrationally
Synonyms : raving mad
Example Sentence
  • a raving lunatic
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(adj) involving risk or danger
Synonyms : hazardous , risky
Example Sentence
  • skydiving is a hazardous sport
  • extremely risky going out in the tide and fog
  • a wild financial scheme
Definition
(adj) fanciful and unrealistic; foolish
Synonyms : fantastic
Example Sentence
  • a fantastic idea of his own importance
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(adj) located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
Synonyms : godforsaken , waste
Example Sentence
  • a desert island
  • a godforsaken wilderness crossroads
  • a wild stretch of land
  • waste places
Definition
(adj) intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with
Synonyms : crazy , dotty , gaga
Example Sentence
  • crazy about cars and racing
  • he is potty about her
Definition
(adj) without civilizing influences
Example Sentence
  • barbarian invaders
  • barbaric practices
  • a savage people
  • fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient
  • wild tribes
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(adj) (of the elements) as if showing violent anger
Synonyms : angry , furious , raging , tempestuous
Example Sentence
  • angry clouds on the horizon
  • furious winds
  • the raging sea
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(adv) in an uncontrolled and rampant manner
Synonyms : rampantly
Example Sentence
  • weeds grew rampantly around here
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(adv) in a wild or undomesticated manner
Example Sentence
  • growing wild
  • roaming wild

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