Synonyms of wildly

wildly

adverb

ˈwī(-ə)l(d)-lē 

1

as in frantically

in a confused and reckless manner

upon being dismissed, the students dashed wildly off in all directions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frantically
• wild
• uncontrollably
• desperately
• frenetically
• frenziedly
• amok
• madly
• hectically
• crazily
• recklessly
• berserk
• harum-scarum
• confusedly
• agitatedly
• berserkly
• riotously
• heedlessly
• helter-skelter
• feverishly
• tumultuously
• pell-mell
• turbulently
• haphazardly
• wantonly
• aimlessly
• haywire
• chaotically
• haphazard
• skittishly
• topsy-turvy
• hotheadedly
• hit or miss

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmly
• serenely
• coolly
• peacefully
• placidly
• mildly
• unconcernedly
• imperturbably
• composedly
• passively
• systematically
• collectedly
• meekly
• tamely
• orderly
• methodically
• self-possessedly
• self-composedly

2

as in extremely

to a great degree

trespassers make the recluse wildly angry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extremely
• incredibly
• very
• terribly
• highly
• too
• so
• badly
• damned
• severely
• damn
• desperately
• far
• intensely
• heavily
• really
• greatly
• seriously
• fiercely
• most
• much
• jolly
• super
• especially
• hugely
• particularly
• awfully
• that
• exceptionally
• immensely
• fantastically
• full
• fabulously
• such
• exceedingly
• mighty
• supremely
• absolutely
• enormously
• frightfully
• totally
• utterly
• vastly
• remarkably
• uncommonly
• real
• completely
• way
• achingly
• mortally
• thoroughly
• roaring
• good and
• colossally
• awful
• specially
• deeply
• eminently
• vitally
• archly
• wicked
• extra
• surpassingly
• passing
• positively
• entirely
• mightily
• rattling
• deadly
• sore
• roaringly
• thumping
• whacking
• majorly
• wholly
• beastly
• cracking
• sorely
• bone
• significantly
• monstrous
• blisteringly
• a lot
• dang
• filthy
• almighty
• radically
• spanking
• corking
• considerably
• noticeably
• ever
• downright
• profoundly
• right
• unco
• visibly
• fully
• stinking
• substantially
• markedly
• notably
• as all get-out
• extensively
• flat-out
• obviously
• purely
• palpably
• excessively
• obscenely
• plentifully
• abundantly
• monumentally
• astronomically
• altogether
• astonishingly
• appreciably
• discernibly
• staggeringly
• amazingly
• monstrously
• plainly
• grandly
• overmuch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• somewhat
• slightly
• little
• nominally
• negligibly
• just
• scarcely
• marginally
• hardly
• barely
• minimally
• meagerly
• scantily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wildly

Micro-level assessments are highly subjective and vary wildly, with experts deeming them futile due to numerous factors. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Monken is nearing a decision on whether to start Watson, who due to injuries and an NFL suspension, has started just 19 games for Cleveland since 2022 or go with Sanders, the wildly popular fifth-round pick who showed potential last season. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

As the wildly unpopular deportation operation continued, the cases Boutros’ office charged soon began to fall apart in court. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Cortisol, for example, can change throughout the day, testosterone can fluctuate from day to day, and estrogen and progesterone shift wildly over the course of the menstrual cycle. — Cathy Cassata, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026