wild

Definition

  • noun: a large area of land where people do not live and where plants, trees, etc., grow freely
  • noun: a sparsely inhabited or uncultivated region or tract
  • adjective: living in nature without human control or care
  • adjective: living in a state of nature and not ordinarily tame or domesticated
  • synonyms: wilderness, native, desert

Examples

  • The company was successful 'beyond my wildest dreams/fantasies'. [=much more successful that I ever thought possible]

  • He has some pretty 'wild' [='strange'] ideas about raising children.

  • The party was getting kind of 'wild' [=out of control] so we left.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - - You’re gonna need me on this one, Master. - Oh, I agree. - However, it may turn out just to be a wild bantha chase. - Master. I’ve disappointed you. Uh, I haven’t been very appreciative of your training. I’ve been arrogant, and I apologize. I’ve just been so frustrated with the council. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith