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WILD

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 18 meanings of the word Wild.

How to pronounce wild:

US

Wild - as an adjective

Marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

Example: "Wild talk"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
tame

In a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated

Example: "Wild geese"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
untamed
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
tame

Wild - as a noun

A wild primitive state untouched by civilization

Example: "He lived in the wild"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
natural statestate of nature
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
state
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition

Example: "It was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wilderness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
geographic areageographic regiongeographical areageographical region
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wild - as an adverb

In an uncontrolled and rampant manner

Example: "Weeds grew rampantly around here"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rampantly

In a wild or undomesticated manner

Example: "Growing wild"

Wild - as an adjective satellite

In a state of extreme emotion

Example: "Wild with anger"

Deviating widely from an intended course

Example: "A wild bullet"

(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud

Example: "A violent clash of colors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
violent

Without a basis in reason or fact

Example: "Baseless gossip"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baselessgroundlessidleunfoundedunwarranted

Talking or behaving irrationally

Example: "A raving lunatic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ravingraving mad

Involving risk or danger

Example: "Skydiving is a hazardous sport"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hazardousrisky

Fanciful and unrealistic; foolish

Example: "A fantastic idea of his own importance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fantastic

Located in a dismal or remote area; desolate

Example: "A desert island"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
godforsakenwaste

Intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with

Example: "Crazy about cars and racing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crazydottygaga

Without civilizing influences

Example: "Barbarian invaders"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbarianbarbaricsavageunciviliseduncivilized

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger

Example: "Angry clouds on the horizon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
angryfuriousragingtempestuous

Wild - as a verb

To commit random acts of assault, robbery, and rape in an urban setting, especially as a gang.

Example Sentences

"The kids were running wild in the park."
"The party was wild and loud."
"The lion escaped from its cage and went on a wild rampage."
"She had wild, untamed hair."
"The storm caused wild destruction."
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Word Game Points

Is WILD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wild is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WILD has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is WILD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wild is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WILD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is WILD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wild is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WILD has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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