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.