Word Information

Wild

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Definitions for Wild

noun
a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
Synonyms
natural state state of nature
Examples
  1. he lived in the wild
  2. they collected mushrooms in the wild
noun
a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition
Synonyms
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  1. it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers
adjective
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
Examples
  1. wild talk
  2. wild parties
adjective
in a natural state
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  1. not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
  2. wild geese
  3. edible wild plants
adjective
in a state of extreme emotion
Examples
  1. wild with anger
  2. wild with grief
adjective
deviating widely from an intended course
Examples
  1. a wild bullet
  2. he threw a wild pitch
adjective
(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud
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  1. a violent clash of colors
  2. her dress was a violent red
  3. a violent noise
  4. wild colors
  5. wild shouts
adjective
without a basis in reason or fact
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  1. baseless gossip
  2. the allegations proved groundless
  3. idle fears
  4. unfounded suspicions
  5. unwarranted jealousy
adjective
talking or behaving irrationally
Synonyms
raving mad
Examples
  1. a raving lunatic
adjective
involving risk or danger
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  1. skydiving is a hazardous sport
  2. extremely risky going out in the tide and fog
  3. a wild financial scheme
adjective
fanciful and unrealistic
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  1. foolish
  2. a fantastic idea of his own importance
adjective
located in a dismal or remote area
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  1. desolate
  2. a desert island
  3. a godforsaken wilderness crossroads
  4. a wild stretch of land
  5. waste places
adjective
intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with
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  1. crazy about cars and racing
  2. they are dotty about each other
  3. gaga over the rock group's new album
adjective
without civilizing influences
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  1. barbarian invaders
  2. barbaric practices
  3. a savage people
  4. fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient"-Margaret Meade
  5. wild tribes
adjective
(of the elements) as if showing violent anger
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  1. angry clouds on the horizon
  2. furious winds
  3. the raging sea
adverb
in an uncontrolled and rampant manner
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  1. weeds grew rampantly around here
adverb
in a wild or undomesticated manner
Examples
  1. growing wild
  2. roaming wild

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