Definition of wild
1 a
: living in a state of nature and not ordinarily tame or domesticated
- wild ducks
b (1)
: growing or produced without human aid or care
- wild honey
(2)
: related to or resembling a corresponding cultivated or domesticated organism
c
: of or relating to wild organisms
- the wild state
2 a
: not inhabited or cultivated
- wild land
b
: not amenable to human habitation or cultivation;
also
: desolate
3 a (1)
: not subject to restraint or regulation : uncontrolled;
also
: unruly
(2)
: emotionally overcome
- wild with grief
- was wild to own a toy train
- —J. C. Furnas
b
: marked by turbulent agitation : stormy
- a wild night
c
: going beyond normal or conventional bounds : fantastic
- wild ideas
d
: indicative of strong passion, desire, or emotion
- a wild gleam of delight in his eyes
- —Irish Digest
4
: uncivilized, barbaric
5
: characteristic of, appropriate to, or expressive of wilderness, wildlife, or a simple or uncivilized society
6 a
: deviating from the intended or expected course
- wild spelling
- —C. W. Cunnington
- the throw was wild
- a wild pitcher
b
: having no basis in known or surmised fact
- a wild guess
7
of a playing card
: able to represent any card designated by the holder
