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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
Not realistic on a practical level
Acting or done hastily or without proper thought or consideration
Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
Of unsound mind, or seemingly so
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement
Exhausting all effort
Fickle in nature
Being a figment of the imagination
Erratic or out of control
Causing or creating excitement
Relating to lands or territory previously unsettled
Having a strong carnal desire
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
Exuberantly lively and amusing
Affecting the mind so as to produce vivid visions
(of a landscape) Desolate and barren
Bright, colourful, and showy
Flashy or garish in appearance
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