wildly
/ˈwaɪldli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: wildlier · wildliest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a wild, uncontrolled manner.
Adverb
Examples
He swung wildly at the guy's head, but ended up on the floor.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To a ridiculous or extreme degree; extremely.
Adverb
Examples
wildly exagerrated
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wildly” mean?
In a wild, uncontrolled manner.
Is “wildly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.