wildly
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
in a way that is not controlled, often showing strong emotion or energy.
in an uncontrolled, unrestrained, or chaotic manner.
Simple“The children were running wildly around the garden during the party.”
In context“The crowd cheered wildly as the underdog team scored the winning goal in the final seconds of the match.”
UsageUsually follows the verb it modifies.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
to a very great or extreme degree.
to an extreme or excessive degree; often used to intensify adjectives related to success or difference.
Simple“The new app became wildly popular within just a few weeks.”
In context“The actual costs of the renovation project differed wildly from the original estimates provided by the contractor.”
UsageTypically functions as an intensifier before an adjective.
“The Argentinian international arrowed in a shot from outside the box on his weaker left foot and celebrated wildly in front of the Kop.”
“It should fall somewhere between Jodie Foster’s True Detective: Night Country and a wildly freewheeling fairytale.”
From Middle English wildely, wijldeli, wildeliche, equivalent to wild + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.