wild

UK /waɪld/ US /waɪld/
adj 5noun 4adv 2verb 2name 1

Definitions

adj

1

Untamed; not domesticated.

Near-synonym: indigenous

Przewalski's horses are the only remaining wild horses, although there are many feral horses throughout the world.

2

Untamed; not domesticated.

3

From or relating to wild creatures.

wild honey

4

Unrestrained or uninhibited.

I was filled with wild rage when I discovered the infidelity, and punched a hole in the wall.

Forgive these wild and wandering cries, ⁠Confusions of a wasted youth; ⁠Forgive them where they fail in truth, And in thy wisdom make me wise.

5

Raucous, unruly, or licentious.

The fraternity was infamous for its wild parties, which frequently resulted in police involvement.

Those most rural routes will not get overhead wires. As Reeve told the seminar: "Even in my wildest dreams, I can't see a business case for electrifying the Far North Line."

adv

1

Inaccurately; not on target.

The javelin flew wild and struck a spectator, to the horror of all observing.

2

Intended to be synchronized with film or video but recorded separately.

Let's record it wild.

noun

1

The undomesticated state of a wild animal.

After mending the lion's leg, we returned him to the wild.

2

A wilderness.

1730–1774, Oliver Goldsmith, Introductory to Switzerland Thus every good his native wilds impart Imprints the patriot passion on his heart; And e’en those ills that round his mansion rise Enhance the bliss his scanty funds supplies.

3

Something that is able to stand in for others, such as a particular playing card in a game.

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