wild meaning and definition

WILD noun

Definition of wild (noun)

1. a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
   • "he lived in the wild"; "they collected mushrooms in the wild"
   • synonyms: natural state, state of nature
2. a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition
   • "it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers"
   • synonyms: wilderness

WILD adjective

Definition of wild (adjective)

1. marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
   • "wild talk"; "wild parties"
   • antonym: tame
2. in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
   • "wild geese"; "edible wild plants"
   • synonyms: untamed
   • antonym: tame
3. in a state of extreme emotion
   • "wild with anger"; "wild with grief"
4. deviating widely from an intended course
   • "a wild bullet"; "he threw a wild pitch"
5. (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud
   • "a violent clash of colors"; "her dress was a violent red"; "a violent noise"; "wild colors"; "wild shouts"
   • synonyms: violent
6. without a basis in reason or fact
   • "baseless gossip"; "the allegations proved groundless"; "idle fears"; "unfounded suspicions"; "unwarranted jealousy"
   • synonyms: baseless, groundless, idle, unfounded, unwarranted
7. talking or behaving irrationally
   • "a raving lunatic"
   • synonyms: raving mad
8. involving risk or danger
   • "skydiving is a hazardous sport"; "extremely risky going out in the tide and fog"; "a wild financial scheme"
   • synonyms: hazardous, risky
9. fanciful and unrealistic; foolish
   • "a fantastic idea of his own importance"
   • synonyms: fantastic
10. located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
    • "a desert island"; "a godforsaken wilderness crossroads"; "a wild stretch of land"; "waste places"
    • synonyms: godforsaken, waste
11. intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with
    • "crazy about cars and racing"; "he is potty about her"
    • synonyms: crazy, dotty, gaga
12. without civilizing influences
    • "barbarian invaders"; "barbaric practices"; "a savage people"; "fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient"-Margaret Meade; "wild tribes"
    • synonyms: barbarian, barbaric, savage, uncivilised, uncivilized
13. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger
    • "angry clouds on the horizon"; "furious winds"; "the raging sea"
    • synonyms: angry, furious, raging, tempestuous

WILD adverb

Definition of wild (adverb)

1. in an uncontrolled and rampant manner
   • "weeds grew rampantly around here"
   • synonyms: rampantly
2. in a wild or undomesticated manner
   • "growing wild"; "roaming wild"