Wildly

/ˈwaɪldli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
in a wild or uncontrolled manner; wildly or excessively.
The crowd cheered wildly when the band took the stage.
to a great degree; extremely.
She was wildly successful with her first book.
in a way that is not based on reason or logic; irrationally.
He was wildly out of control after hearing the shocking news.
in an unrestrained or reckless manner.
They drove wildly down the country road.
in a chaotic or tumultuous manner.
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

Intensely or excessively.
That party was wildly fun!
Seriously out of control or chaotic.
The game got wildly competitive.