Definition of wild
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: 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
2a
: not inhabited or cultivated
wild land
(2)
: emotionally overcome
wild with grief
also
: passionately eager or enthusiastic
was wild to own a toy train — J. C. Furnas
b
: marked by turbulent agitation : stormy
a wild night
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
6a
: deviating from the intended or expected course
wild spelling— C. W. Cunnington the throw was wild
also
: tending to throw inaccurately
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
wild
nounDefinition of wild (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: a sparsely inhabited or uncultivated region or tract : wilderness
2
: a wild, free, or natural state or existence
wild
adverbDefinition of wild (Entry 3 of 3)
: in a wild manner: such as
a
: without regulation or control
plants that grow wild
b
: off an intended or expected course
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The first known use of wild was before the 12th century
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