wild
adjective
living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated.
wildly
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a word derived from
wild.
Example Sentences
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The problem is that the risks posed by most of the chemicals that they look at, in the amounts they report finding, are often blown wildly out of proportion.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
The American company behind the wildly popular gaming platform Roblox announced on Friday that it is launching a new digital wallet to make it easier for creators to get paid quickly.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
It is a wildly entertaining series, chock full of nostalgia and anchored by a cast that provides a masterclass in genre-blind performance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Former world champion Prince Naseem Hamed and UFC star Paddy Pimblett watched from ringside as Pili swung wildly in the fifth, only for Taylor to make her miss and fire back.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
It was wildly unconventional to side-pocket an investment for which there was obviously a market.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
