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wildly

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwaɪɫdɫi// UK //wˈaɪldli// wild·ly

adv. to a very great or extreme degree. You use this when something is out of control or much more than you expected.

adv. to an extreme or excessive degree; in an uncontrolled or unrestrained manner.


SIMPLE

The price of the house varies wildly between different neighborhoods.

CONTEXTUAL

The two scientists reached wildly different conclusions despite looking at the exact same data set.

COMPLEX

The stock market fluctuated wildly throughout the afternoon as investors reacted to the unexpected news from the central bank.

Origin

From Middle English wildely, wijldeli, wildeliche, equivalent to wild + -ly.

Usage

Often used to modify adjectives like 'different', 'successful', or 'exaggerated' to emphasize extreme contrast or scale.

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