Pronunciation

/waɪld/

Definitions

Noun

• 1. adjective: Characterizing or belonging to nature; not cultivated or domesticated. Example: “The wildflowers grew along the riverbank.”
• 2. noun: A person who behaves unpredictably or has an untamed personality. Example: “He’s a wild child, always getting into mischief.”
• 3. noun: (plural) An area of land not inhabited by people, often having a natural state. Example: “We went on a hike through the remote wilderness.”

Verb

• 1. To behave or act in a wild or unrestrained manner. Example: “She danced wildly at the party.”
• 2. (informal) To wander or roam freely in the wilderness. Example: “The hikers decided to go wild for a day in the mountains.”

Adjective

• 1. Describing something that is not tamed, controlled, or predictable. Example: “The wildcat darted through the forest.”
• 2. Expressing strong emotions or intensity. Example: “Her laughter was a wild cackle.”

Phrases

• “Let the children run wild” encourages unstructured play.
• “The wild animals roamed free in the national park.”
• “A wild imagination” refers to an active and creative mind.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The wild landscape stretched out before us, full of surprises.”
• Verb: “After months of captivity, the tiger finally went wild in its new habitat.”
• Adjective: “Her eyes sparkled with a wild excitement when she heard the news.”

Synonyms

• Untamed
• Unrestrained
• Savage
• Lawless
• Exuberant (for behavior)
• Natural (for environment)
• Uncontrollable (for behavior)