wild Antonyms

Meaning of wild

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wild (n)

a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition

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wild (a)

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated

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wild (s)

in a state of extreme emotion

deviating widely from an intended course

(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud

without a basis in reason or fact

talking or behaving irrationally

involving risk or danger

fanciful and unrealistic; foolish

located in a dismal or remote area; desolate

intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with

without civilizing influences

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger

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wild (r)

in an uncontrolled and rampant manner

in a wild or undomesticated manner

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wild (superl.)

Living in a state of nature; inhabiting natural haunts, as the forest or open field; not familiar with, or not easily approached by, man; not tamed or domesticated; as, a wild boar; a wild ox; a wild cat.

Growing or produced without culture; growing or prepared without the aid and care of man; native; not cultivated; brought forth by unassisted nature or by animals not domesticated; as, wild parsnip, wild camomile, wild strawberry, wild honey.

Desert; not inhabited or cultivated; as, wild land.

Savage; uncivilized; not refined by culture; ferocious; rude; as, wild natives of Africa or America.

Not submitted to restraint, training, or regulation; turbulent; tempestuous; violent; ungoverned; licentious; inordinate; disorderly; irregular; fanciful; imaginary; visionary; crazy.

Exposed to the wind and sea; unsheltered; as, a wild roadstead.

Indicating strong emotion, intense excitement, or /ewilderment; as, a wild look.

Hard to steer; -- said of a vessel.

Webster

wild (n.)

An uninhabited and uncultivated tract or region; a forest or desert; a wilderness; a waste; as, the wilds of America; the wilds of Africa.

Webster

wild (adv.)

Wildly; as, to talk wild.

wild Sentence Examples

  1. The untamed wilderness called to the wild adventurer.
  2. The lions' roars echoed through the wild savanna.
  3. The unruly hair of the teenager was a testament to his wild spirit.
  4. The lightning flashed across the wild sky, illuminating the night.
  5. The untamed wind whipped through the trees, creating a wild symphony.
  6. The wild flowers bloomed profusely along the mountain trails.
  7. The child ran wild through the park, his laughter echoing through the air.
  8. The wild animal escaped from its enclosure, causing panic among the zoo visitors.
  9. The untamed river flowed swiftly, creating a wild and dangerous current.
  10. The wild party went on all night, filled with music and dancing.

FAQs About the word wild

a wild primitive state untouched by civilization, a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition, marked by extreme lack of restraint or control, in

feral, wilding, untamed, undomesticated, unbroken,savage, uncontrolled, brutal, untrained,brute

broken, controlled, familiar, domestic, familiar, controlled, broken, docile, subdued, domesticated

The untamed wilderness called to the wild adventurer.

The lions' roars echoed through the wild savanna.

The unruly hair of the teenager was a testament to his wild spirit.

The lightning flashed across the wild sky, illuminating the night.