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wild

 
 
pronunciation:
waIld
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb, noun
phrases:
run wild
features:
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: wilder, wildest
definition 1: existing in a natural state; not tamed.
There are many types of wild animals in the mountains.
 
synonyms:
feral, savage, undomesticated, untamed
antonyms:
domestic, domesticated, domesticated, tame
similar words:
fierce, tameless, unbroken, violent
definition 2: not cultivated.
wild asparaguswild terrain
synonyms:
uncultivated
antonyms:
cultivated
similar words:
barren, desolate, empty, native, natural, unsettled, waste
definition 3: savage; uncivilized.
synonyms:
barbarian, barbarous, feral, savage, uncivilized
antonyms:
civilized, cultivated, cultured
similar words:
barbaric, brutish, fierce, primitive, uncivil, uncultured
definition 4: undisciplined; unruly.
wild students
synonyms:
disorderly, intractable, uncontrollable, undisciplined, unmanageable, unruly
antonyms:
disciplined, self-disciplined
similar words:
boisterous, disobedient, fast, lawless, mad, mutinous, obstreperous, rebellious, riotous, rough, rough-and-tumble, rowdy, tough, turbulent, ungovernable
definition 5: lacking restraint; unbridled.
wild passions
synonyms:
unbridled, unchecked, unrestrained
antonyms:
restrained
similar words:
abandon, dissolute, fast, intemperate, profligate, riotous, untrammeled, wanton
definition 6: unreasonable; impractical; imprudent.
wild theoriesa wild scheme to get rich quick
synonyms:
crackpot, crazy, impracticable, impractical, imprudent, madcap, unreasonable
antonyms:
practical, sensible
similar words:
absurd, brash, exorbitant, extravagant, foolhardy, insane, lunatic, outrageous, preposterous, rash, reckless, wild-eyed
definition 7: random.
a wild guess
synonyms:
fluky, random
antonyms:
considered
similar words:
chance, haphazard, hit-or-miss, uninformed
definition 8: crazy; frantic.
He was wild at the bad news.
synonyms:
berserk, crazy, distraught, frantic, frenzied, hysterical
antonyms:
calm
similar words:
agitated, beside oneself, delirious, distracted, furious, insane, maniac, maniacal, upset
definition 9: bright; extravagant; gaudy.
wild clothes
synonyms:
bright, extravagant, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, showy
similar words:
bizarre, bold, crazy, flamboyant, tasteless, tawdry
definition 10: turbulent; intense; violent.
wild weather
synonyms:
furious, intense, tempestuous, turbulent, violent
antonyms:
calm
similar words:
boisterous, fierce, forceful, rough, severe, stormy, strong
definition 11: off the mark; erratic.
a wild pitch
synonyms:
errant, erratic
similar words:
deviant, wayward
definition 12: (informal) approving; enthusiastic.
He's not wild about his new haircut.
synonyms:
approving, crazy, enthusiastic, happy
antonyms:
unenthusiastic
similar words:
eager, excited, mad
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part of speech: adverb
inflections: wilder, wildest
definition: in a wild manner; wildly.
similar words:
erratically, naturally, savagely
phrase: run wild
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: (often pl.) an uninhabited region; wilderness.
They set off to explore the wilds of northern Canada.He decided to build a cabin in the wilds to see if he could survive there.
synonyms:
wilderness
similar words:
badlands, bush, desert, no man's land, outback, waste, wasteland
definition 2: (prec. by "the") the natural habitat of an animal, as opposed to an environment where the animal is controlled or cared for by humans.
After some months, the scientists released the lion back into the wild.Cubs raised in the wild have different behaviors from those raised among humans.
derivations: wildly (adv.), wildness (n.)
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