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/waɪld/

Meanings

adjective

Living or growing in its natural state; not domesticated or cultivated. (e.g., wild animals, wild flowers)

adjective

Of a place: uninhabited, uncultivated, or desolate. (e.g., wild country)

adjective

Uncontrolled, unrestrained, or unruly; not subject to human control. (e.g., wild behavior, a wild party)

adjective

Violent, turbulent, or stormy. (e.g., wild weather, wild seas)

adjective

Extremely enthusiastic or excited. (e.g., wild applause)

adjective

Rash, foolish, or impractical. (e.g., a wild idea, wild speculation)

adjective

(Of hair or a beard) disheveled or untidy.

adjective

(In card games) able to be substituted for any other card. (e.g., a wild card)

adverb

In a wild manner; without control or restraint. (e.g., running wild)

noun

An uncultivated, uninhabited, or desolate region. (e.g., the wild, out in the wild)

Examples

The new documentary explores the incredible resilience of wild animals in extreme environments.

The crowd went wild when their favorite band took the stage, cheering and singing along.

Many city dwellers dream of escaping to the wild for a peaceful retreat, away from the hustle and bustle.

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