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rampant
01
characterized by unchecked, aggressive, or uncontrollable behavior
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most rampant
Comparative
more rampant
gradable
Examples
Crime was rampant in the city after the blackout.
02
(of a plant) growing vigorously and uncontrollably, often overtaking surrounding areas
Examples
Ivy grew rampant across the old stone wall.
03
(of a creature, typically a lion) standing on its left hind leg with forelegs raised and head in profile
Examples
The family crest featured a lion rampant in gold.
Lexical Tree
rampantly
rampant
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