Wild

/waɪld/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The natural environment or wilderness.

She has a deep respect for the wild and all its creatures.

adjective

Living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated.

She spotted a wild deer in the forest during her hike.

Uncontrolled or unrestrained; unruly.

The party got a little wild after midnight, with dancing and loud music.

Strange or extreme; unusual.

He has some wild ideas about how to solve the problem.

Uninhabited or desolate; remote.

They explored the wild landscapes of the national park.

adverb

In a wild manner; uncontrolled or extreme.

He laughed wild at the joke, drawing everyone's attention.

Middle English, from Old English 'wild', related to 'wilde', meaning 'of the woods'.

wild ride

An exciting or tumultuous experience.

wild card

An unpredictable or unusual element.

go wild

To become very excited or behave uncontrolled.

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.

Crazy or intense.

That concert was wild, I lost my voice screaming.

Out of control.

He was so wild at the party, everyone was shocked.