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Not civilized, typically with implications of a savage or violent nature
“It is intriguing to think of how Man has developed to this day from its once wild origins.”
(of animals) Wild and feral, without taming or domestication
“David has been documenting the behavior of wild animals in their natural habitat for decades.”
(especially of plants) Uninhabited or cultivated
“Wild flowers and plants dot the barren landscape.”
Showing an urgent desire or interest
“The kids were wild with excitement at the prospect of watching a movie featuring T'Challa and his exploits in Wakanda.”
Characterized, or marked, by much busy (or stressful) activity
“Eliza was tired after a rather wild day at work.”
Not based on sound reasoning or probability
“Jessie made the wild decision to pay two men to attack him as a publicity stunt.”
Having a curious, strange or eccentric nature
“He presented a wild theory about how the French can gorge on fatty foods yet maintain a low incidence of coronary heart disease.”
Having, or characterized by, great anger or rage
“Your mother is going to be wild when she finds out you're playing video games instead of doing your homework.”
Marked by turmoil or disturbance, especially of natural elements
“We are expecting wild weather in the west as major storms pour down on already saturated areas.”
Lacking discipline or restraint
“When a star known for being wild reveals she is going to be a mom, the world usually trembles with fear.”
Barren and devoid of inhabitants
“Beneath the haunting image is a rugged and wild landscape that remains my source of inspiration.”
Teeming with plant or natural life
“Explorers are keen to discover new lifeforms within the wild forest.”
Having an untidy appearance
“Yoko talked incessantly during the interview, small and fierce under her wild black hair.”
Arbitrary in nature
“He remains stony-faced, but I will hazard a wild guess that he is unhappy with the situation.”
(wild about) Having feelings of passion for (someone or something)
“I would come on to some guy, just for a laugh, pretending I was wild about him.”
Resistant to control or authority
Characterized by, or showing, great feeling or passion
Lacking moderation or control in one's behavior or habits
Acting or done hastily or without proper thought or consideration
Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
Of unsound mind, or seemingly so
Not restrained or held in check
Marvelous, inspiring wonder or amazement
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement
Inclined to waste or squander money or resources
Erratic or out of control in behavior or state
Cheerful and lively in nature or atmosphere
Fickle in nature
Enthusiastically devoted to a particular thing, person or activity
Causing or creating excitement
Having or characterized by loose morals
Relating to lands or territory previously unsettled
Impossible to predict, happening by chance
Lacking a coherent or logical sequence or connection
Having the smell, taste, and texture of game meat (which is typically slightly decomposed)
Failing to give the proper care and attention that is required
Of, or relating to physical, needs or desires
(of an area of land) Unsuitable for, or inconducive to, growing crops or vegetation
Final, as a last resort
Wrong or incorrect
Free from outside control or authority
(of a landscape) Desolate and barren
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