Wilder

/ˈwɪldər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who acts in a wild manner.

As a wilder at heart, he loved exploring uncharted territories.

adjective

Lacking restraint or control.

His wilder impulses often led him to make hasty decisions.

Comparative form of wild; more wild or untamed.

The wilder landscapes of the national park are home to many rare species.

More extreme or intense than others.

The wilder storms of the season caused significant damage to the coastal towns.

Middle English, from wild + -er.

wilder than ever

In a state of increased wildness or excitement.

go wilder

To become more uncontrolled or erratic.

wild

Living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated.

wildness

The quality of being wild.

To be more daring or outrageous than usual.

After a few drinks, he got wilder than I've ever seen him.

To lose control or go crazy in a fun way.

The party got wilder when the DJ started playing the good old hits.