Rampant

/ˈræm.pənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

flourishing or spreading unchecked; rampant can imply an excess or lack of restraint.

The weeds in the garden grew rampant after the heavy rains.

prevailing or widespread, often used in reference to something negative.

Corruption was rampant in the government, leading to public outrage.

growing or extending outwards; often used to describe animals or plants.

The rampant vine spread across the fence, covering it entirely.

unrestrained or uncontrolled, especially in behavior or activity.

His rampant enthusiasm for the project motivated the entire team.

Middle English, from Old French 'rampant', from the verb 'ramper' meaning 'to climb'.

rampant speculation:

Widespread and often unfounded beliefs or theories.

rampant inflation:

Significantly high levels of inflation that are uncontrolled.

Out of control, often used to describe wild behavior.

After that party, things got rampant and we lost track of time.

Being excessive or extreme in one's actions.

His rampant enthusiasm for the project was infectious.