wildly
adverb
wild·ly
ˈwī(-ə)l(d)-lē 
1
: in a wild manner
was talking wildly
2
: extremely sense 2
wildly popular
wildly enthusiastic
Synonyms
Examples of wildly in a Sentence
He was waving his arms wildly.
I'm not wildly enthusiastic about seeing them.
Recent Examples on the Web
However, monetary policy could be loose only if our estimates were wildly off.
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Alexander William Salter, National Review, 16 Nov. 2023
Are two point guards with wildly divergent styles one too many?
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2023
Farmers are felling coffee trees traditionally grown in this cool hilly region to plant spiky durians, pungent fruits that have become wildly popular in China.
—Jon Emont, WSJ, 11 Nov. 2023
Still, the weather can swing wildly from summer to winter, as can the crowds and prices for hotels, excursions, and more.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2023
Unlike Chris Christie, whose potency as a debater was wildly overhyped, Nikki Haley can land a punch.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 9 Nov. 2023
As one who hates the formality of modern luxury, the Gili ethos resonated wildly with me.
—Tom Weijand, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2023
Unleashing the brave and provocative; wildly popular and wildly hated.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2023
His face, even above water, is perspiring wildly, large droplets of sweat streaming down his forehead.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Nov. 2023
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Alexander William Salter, National Review, 16 Nov. 2023
Are two point guards with wildly divergent styles one too many?
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2023
Farmers are felling coffee trees traditionally grown in this cool hilly region to plant spiky durians, pungent fruits that have become wildly popular in China.
—Jon Emont, WSJ, 11 Nov. 2023
Still, the weather can swing wildly from summer to winter, as can the crowds and prices for hotels, excursions, and more.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2023
Unlike Chris Christie, whose potency as a debater was wildly overhyped, Nikki Haley can land a punch.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 9 Nov. 2023
As one who hates the formality of modern luxury, the Gili ethos resonated wildly with me.
—Tom Weijand, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2023
Unleashing the brave and provocative; wildly popular and wildly hated.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2023
His face, even above water, is perspiring wildly, large droplets of sweat streaming down his forehead.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of wildly was
in the 14th century
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“Wildly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildly. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.
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