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UK//ˈwaɪldli//US//ˈwaɪldli//

Meaning of Wildly

In a very extreme and uncontrolled way.

Wildly in a sentence

  • The children laughed wildly as they played in the park.
  • He spoke wildly about his new ideas, full of enthusiasm.
  • The fans cheered wildly when their team scored.
  • She wildly gestured while explaining her story.
  • The party went wildly off the rails as the night went on.

How to use Wildly

Used to describe actions or behaviors that are done in an extreme manner. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone adverb

Memory hint

Think of a wild animal running around without control.

Related words

Collocations with Wildly

  • wildly enthusiastic
  • wildly inappropriate
  • wildly successful
  • wildly popular

Synonyms for Wildly

  • frenzied
  • unrestrained
  • intensely
  • extremely
  • absurdly

Opposites of Wildly

Common mistakes with Wildly

  • Confused with 'wildly' vs 'wild' - 'wild' is an adjective.
  • 'Wildly' used in formal contexts - better suited for informal use.
  • Overusing 'wildly' instead of using specific adjectives.

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Frequently asked questions about Wildly

What does Wildly mean?

In a very extreme and uncontrolled way.

How do you use Wildly in a sentence?

The children laughed wildly as they played in the park.

Can you give another example of Wildly?

He spoke wildly about his new ideas, full of enthusiasm.

What are synonyms for Wildly?

Common alternatives include frenzied, unrestrained, intensely, extremely, absurdly.

What is the opposite of Wildly?

Opposite meanings include calmly, gently, moderately.

What words go with Wildly?

It commonly pairs with wildly enthusiastic, wildly inappropriate, wildly successful, wildly popular.

What are common mistakes when using Wildly?

Confused with 'wildly' vs 'wild' - 'wild' is an adjective. 'Wildly' used in formal contexts - better suited for informal use. Overusing 'wildly' instead of using specific adjectives.

How do you pronounce Wildly?

US: //ˈwaɪldli//, UK: //ˈwaɪldli//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wildly?

Used to describe actions or behaviors that are done in an extreme manner. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in formal writing.