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In a mad, wild, or uncontrolled manner
“The White Queen came running wildly through the wood, with both arms stretched out wide, as if she were flying.”
In a manically fierce or ferocious manner
“The Ork howled and twisted violently, swinging wildly at his attacker.”
In a rash manner without due thought or consideration
“To rush wildly into a war was what could never meet the approbation of any temperate or considerate set of men.”
In an angry manner
“His eyes rolled wildly in rage and fury.”
To a very large or great degree
“It was a wildly successful venture, creating a wide range of products that remain collectible to this day.”
With great enthusiasm or passion
“I was both terrified and wildly excited about having a baby.”
In a tempestuous manner
“The weather is very unfavorable for observations, and the winds blow wildly throughout the gulf.”
In an indiscriminate or haphazard manner
In a frenetic and energetic manner
“The kids were wild with excitement at the prospect of watching a movie featuring T'Challa and his exploits in Wakanda.”
In an absurd fashion, typically lacking in sense or rationality
“Jessie made the wild decision to pay two men to attack him as a publicity stunt.”
In an extreme, intense, or violent manner
(of a lifestyle) In a reckless manner
In an incoherent manner
In a wasteful manner
Adverb for 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.”
Adverb for 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.”
Adverb for 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.”
Adverb for barren and devoid of inhabitants
“Beneath the haunting image is a rugged and wild landscape that remains my source of inspiration.”
Adverb for teeming with plant or natural life
“Explorers are keen to discover new lifeforms within the wild forest.”
Adverb for having an untidy appearance
“Yoko talked incessantly during the interview, small and fierce under her wild black hair.”
Adverb for arbitrary in nature
“He remains stony-faced, but I will hazard a wild guess that he is unhappy with the situation.”
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