wild
wild
waɪld
vaild
British pronunciation
/waɪld/

Definition & Meaning of "wild"in English

01

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

wild definition and meaning
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During the camping trip, we heard the calls of wild birds echoing through the woods.
In the wilderness, you can encounter wild creatures like bears and wolves.
02

(of a person) behaving in an uncontrollable and irrational manner

wild definition and meaning
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After a few drinks, he became wild and started dancing on tables.
The wild protester shouted obscenities and refused to comply with police orders.
03

in a state of extreme emotion

04

deviating widely from an intended course

05

most primitive avian type known; extinct bird of the Triassic having bird-like jaw and hollow limbs and breastbone with dinosaur-like tail and hind limbs

06

(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud

07

involving risk or danger

08

intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with

09

located in a dismal or remote area; desolate

10

talking or behaving irrationally

11

without civilizing influences

12

(of sea or the weather) displaying violent or extreme intensity

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The wild winds howled through the trees, uprooting them in their path.
The wild storm raged for hours, with lightning striking unpredictably.
13

fanciful and unrealistic; foolish

14

lacking a basis in reason or fact and not supported by evidence or logic

wild
01

in an uncontrolled and rampant manner

02

in a wild or undomesticated manner

Wild
01

a vast, untamed area that is free from human habitation, often home to a diverse range of wildlife and plant species

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The explorers ventured deep into the wild, far from any signs of civilization.
Preserving the wild is crucial for maintaining biodiversity.
02

a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

to wild
01

to behave in a wild, extreme, or unexpected way; used in the progressive form

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They were wildin' at the party last night.
He's wilding with those jokes right now.
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