Meaning & Definition of word "Wildly"

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    Wildly

    /ˈwaɪldli/

    adverb:

    • 1. in a wild or uncontrolled manner; wildly or excessively.
      • Example: The crowd cheered wildly when the band took the stage.
    • 2. to a great degree; extremely.
      • Example: She was wildly successful with her first book.
    • 3. in a way that is not based on reason or logic; irrationally.
      • Example: He was wildly out of control after hearing the shocking news.
    • 4. in an unrestrained or reckless manner.
      • Example: They drove wildly down the country road.
    • 5. in a chaotic or tumultuous manner.
      • Example: The children laughed and played wildly in the park.

    Etymology

    From the word 'wild' with the suffix '-ly' forming the adverb.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wildly successful:

    Extremely successful beyond expectations.

    wildly popular:

    Very popular or in great demand.

    wildly inaccurate:

    Completely incorrect or misleading.

    Related Words

    wild:

    Living or growing in the natural environment; untamed.

    wildness:

    The state of being wild or uncontrollable.

    Slang Meanings of wildly

    Meaning: Intensely or excessively.

    Example Sentence: That party was wildly fun!

    Meaning: Seriously out of control or chaotic.

    Example Sentence: The game got wildly competitive.