Meaning & Definition of word "Wild"
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Wild
/waɪld/
noun:
- 1. The natural environment or wilderness.
- Example: She has a deep respect for the wild and all its creatures.
adjective:
- 1. Living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated.
- Example: She spotted a wild deer in the forest during her hike.
- 2. Uncontrolled or unrestrained; unruly.
- Example: The party got a little wild after midnight, with dancing and loud music.
- 3. Strange or extreme; unusual.
- Example: He has some wild ideas about how to solve the problem.
- 4. Uninhabited or desolate; remote.
- Example: They explored the wild landscapes of the national park.
adverb:
- 1. In a wild manner; uncontrolled or extreme.
- Example: He laughed wild at the joke, drawing everyone's attention.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'wild', related to 'wilde', meaning 'of the woods'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wild ride:
An exciting or tumultuous experience.
wild card:
An unpredictable or unusual element.
go wild:
To become very excited or behave uncontrolled.
Related Words
wilderness:
A wild, natural area uninhabited by humans.
wildlife:
The animals and plants that live or grow in the natural environment.
wilding:
Acting in a wild or rash manner.
Slang Meanings of wild
Meaning: Crazy or intense.
Example Sentence: That concert was wild, I lost my voice screaming.
Meaning: Out of control.
Example Sentence: He was so wild at the party, everyone was shocked.