Meaning & Definition of word "Wildly"

Wildly

/ˈwaɪldli/

adverb:

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

Meaning: Intensely or excessively.

Example Sentence: That party was wildly fun!

Meaning: Seriously out of control or chaotic.

Example Sentence: The game got wildly competitive.