wild
Translation
wild, untamed, uncontrolled, enthusiastic
Examples
We saw wild animals in the national park.
We saw wild animals in the national park.
The children were wild with excitement.
The children were wild with excitement.
It was a wild and stormy night.
It was a wild and stormy night.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) wild ((noun)) describing an animal or plant in its natural state We saw wild animals in the park.
((to be)) wild ((with sth.)) to be very excited or emotional The children were wild with excitement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: untamed, feral, uncivilized; Antonyms: tame, domesticated, calm
Etymology
From Old English 'wilde', meaning not tamed or cultivated.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'wild' animal running free in the 'wilderness'.