wildly
adv.-
1 out of control (adv.) B2 Upper Intermediatein a way that is not controlled, often showing strong emotion or energy.
in an uncontrolled, unrestrained, or chaotic manner.
ExampleThe children were running wildly around the garden during the party.
ExampleThe crowd cheered wildly as the underdog team scored the winning goal in the final seconds of the match.
UsageUsually follows the verb it modifies.
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2 extremely (adv.) B2 Upper Intermediateto a very great or extreme degree.
to an extreme or excessive degree; often used to intensify adjectives related to success or difference.
ExampleThe new app became wildly popular within just a few weeks.
ExampleThe actual costs of the renovation project differed wildly from the original estimates provided by the contractor.
UsageTypically functions as an intensifier before an adjective.
From Middle English wildely, wijldeli, wildeliche, equivalent to wild + -ly.