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