wild

adjective
UK: /waɪld/
US: /waɪld/

  1. Living or growing in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated.

    1. I saw a wild rabbit in the garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. The area is known for its wild flowers and diverse wildlife. [ ] [ ]

  2. Uncontrolled, violent, or extreme.

    1. The party got a little wild last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. There was a wild storm with heavy rain and strong winds. [ ] [ ]

  3. Enthusiastic or excited.

    1. The crowd went wild when the band came on stage. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has a wild imagination and loves to tell stories. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

untamed excited disorderly feral enthusiastic uncultivated unruly
wild adverb

  1. In a natural, uncontrolled, or undomesticated state.

    1. The horses ran wild across the plains. [ ] [ ]
    2. Rumors were running wild after the announcement. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wild" in English means: Living or growing in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated., Uncontrolled, violent, or extreme., Enthusiastic or excited..

The phonetic transcription of "wild" is /waɪld/ in British English and /waɪld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wild": untamed, excited, disorderly, feral, enthusiastic, uncultivated, unruly.

Example usage of "wild": "I saw a wild rabbit in the garden.". More examples on the page.