Wildness Definition
wildness
- noun
- a feeling of extreme emotional intensity; "the wildness of his anger"
- the property of being wild or turbulent; "the storm's violence"
- an unruly disposition to do as one pleases; "Liza had always had a tendency to wildness"; "the element of wildness in his behavior was a protest against repressive convention"
- an intractably barbarous or uncultivated state of nature
"Wildness" in song lyrics
See how wildness is used in real songs:
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"Wilder to him than tigers in their wildness."
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece -
"goat in wildness"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with wildness
Usage tips for "wildness"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "wildness" 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 wildness to find words that pair well.