Synonyms for

Wild

Verb / waɪld / Another word for wild — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Wild means untamed or not domesticated. It can also mean being out of control or crazy.

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Common collocations

  • wild animal
  • wild west
  • wild goose chase
  • wild card
  • wild fire
  • wild party
  • wild boar
  • wild oats

Word family

adjective wild
adverb wildly

Usage note

Can refer to animals or plants that are not domesticated, or to uncontrolled or chaotic situations. As an adjective, it can also describe behavior that is unrestrained or eccentric.

Example sentences

  1. The wild flowers in the meadow were beautiful.
  2. The wild horse galloped across the open field.
  3. The bear was too wild to be tamed.
  4. The storm made the ocean wild and rough.
  5. The children ran wild in the playground.

Quotes

  • I am a wild woman, it would never work between us.
  • I never wanted to be a star, I never wanted to be a wild child.
  • In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.

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