Wild
(
adjective
,
adverb
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Wild ( adjective )
- Living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated.
- Not under control or restraint; unrestrained or unregulated.
- Excited or agitated in a uncontrolled or intense way.
Origin:
Old english wilde, of germanic origin; related to dutch wild and german wild, from an indo-european root shared by latin ferus "wild, untamed".
Examples:
- The wild animals roamed freely in the forest.
- He had a wild look in his eyes as he shouted at her.
- She let out a wild scream when she saw the spider.
- He let his imagination run wild and came up with all sorts of wild ideas.
- The party was wild and crazy all night long.
(As an adverb)
Wild ( adverb )
- Living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated.
- Not under control or restraint; unrestrained or unregulated.
- Excited or agitated in a uncontrolled or intense way.
Origin:
Old english wilde, of germanic origin; related to dutch wild and german wild, from an indo-european root shared by latin ferus "wild, untamed".
Examples:
- The wild animals roamed freely in the forest.
- He had a wild look in his eyes as he shouted at her.
- She let out a wild scream when she saw the spider.
- He let his imagination run wild and came up with all sorts of wild ideas.
- The party was wild and crazy all night long.
(As a noun)
Wild ( noun )
- Living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated.
- Not under control or restraint; unrestrained or unregulated.
- Excited or agitated in a uncontrolled or intense way.
Origin:
Old english wilde, of germanic origin; related to dutch wild and german wild, from an indo-european root shared by latin ferus "wild, untamed".
Examples:
- The wild animals roamed freely in the forest.
- He had a wild look in his eyes as he shouted at her.
- She let out a wild scream when she saw the spider.
- He let his imagination run wild and came up with all sorts of wild ideas.
- The party was wild and crazy all night long.