Top synonyms for “wild”: angry, barbarian, barbaric, baseless, crazy, dotty, fantastic, furious, and 51 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition“it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers”
- (noun)a wild primitive state untouched by civilization“he lived in the wild”
- (adjective)(of the elements) as if showing violent anger“angry clouds on the horizon”
- (adjective)without civilizing influences“barbarian invaders”
- (adjective)deviating widely from an intended course“a wild bullet”
- (adjective)intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with“crazy about cars and racing”
- (adjective)located in a dismal or remote area; desolate“a desert island”
- (adjective)(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud“a violent clash of colors”
- (adjective)in a state of extreme emotion“wild with anger”
- (adjective)fanciful and unrealistic; foolish“a fantastic idea of his own importance”
- (adjective)involving risk or danger“skydiving is a hazardous sport”
- (adjective)talking or behaving irrationally“a raving lunatic”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "wild"?
Common synonyms for "wild" include angry, barbarian, barbaric, baseless, crazy, dotty. Our thesaurus lists 59 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "wild"?
Antonyms for "wild" include tame. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "wild" mean?
a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition Example: "it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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