Wild Definition
wild
adverb
- in an uncontrolled and rampant manner; "weeds grew rampantly around here"
- in a wild or undomesticated manner; "growing wild"; "roaming wild"
adjective
- marked by extreme lack of restraint or control; "wild talk"; "wild parties"
- in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated; "wild geese"; "edible wild plants"
- in a state of extreme emotion; "wild with anger"; "wild with grief"
- deviating widely from an intended course; "a wild bullet"; "he threw a wild pitch"
- (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"
- without a basis in reason or fact; "baseless gossip"; "the allegations proved groundless"; "idle fears"; "unfounded suspicions"; "unwarranted jealousy"
- talking or behaving irrationally; "a raving lunatic"
- involving risk or danger; "skydiving is a hazardous sport"; "extremely risky going out in the tide and fog"; "a wild financial scheme"
- fanciful and unrealistic; foolish; "a fantastic idea of his own importance"
- located in a dismal or remote area; desolate; "a desert island"; "a godforsaken wilderness crossroads"; "a wild stretch of land"; "waste places"
- intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with; "crazy about cars and racing"; "he is potty about her"
- 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"
- (of the elements) as if showing violent anger; "angry clouds on the horizon"; "furious winds"; "the raging sea"
noun
- a wild primitive state untouched by civilization; "he lived in the wild"; "they collected mushrooms in the wild"
- a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition; "it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers"
"Wild" in song lyrics
See how wild is used in real songs:
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"I'm Lighter Shade, tongue, the God is wild"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York -
"It doesn't matter if you're shy or wild"
2 Live Crew — Do the Bart -
"To some she's shy and to others she's wild"
2 Live Crew — Freaky Behavior
Words that rhyme with wild
Usage tips for "wild"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "wild" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for wild to find words that pair well.