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    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.

    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

    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.