1
as in frantically
in a confused and reckless manner
upon being dismissed, the students dashed wildly off in all directions
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in extremely
to a great degree
trespassers make the recluse wildly angry
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wildly
This idea sparked a wildly successful production that, to date, has taken Cruz and his castmates — seven other young actors with Down syndrome — to more than 40 cities in 11 countries across South America, Europe and Asia.
—
Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Many Republican lawmakers, wildly fearful of crossing a president who commands cultish loyalty from their base, have opted for silence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The stock price has swung wildly along with his political fortunes and dropped 30% during his first month in office.
—Andy Sullivan, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Some pairs of celebrity twins are wildly famous—we’re looking at you, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Tia and Tamera Mowry, and Dylan and Cole Sprouse.
—Paulina Jayne Isaac, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wildly
Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Many Republican lawmakers, wildly fearful of crossing a president who commands cultish loyalty from their base, have opted for silence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The stock price has swung wildly along with his political fortunes and dropped 30% during his first month in office.
—Andy Sullivan, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Some pairs of celebrity twins are wildly famous—we’re looking at you, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Tia and Tamera Mowry, and Dylan and Cole Sprouse.
—Paulina Jayne Isaac, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wildly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wildly
Adverb
-
Especially not when Trump and Elon Musk are working frantically to dismantle the federal government and undermine American democracy.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
-
In another video of the incident, people were also seen frantically rushing away from the violence.—
Bonny Chu,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
Adverb
-
The mesh fabric didn't cover as much as her extremely long, brown hair—a departure from the famous painting—which was stuffed into the dress and very deliberately situated for a wee bit of modesty.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
-
And in a heartwarming turn of events, Wayans is extremely supportive of his child.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
-
All of it wild-caught.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
orlandosentinel.com,
14 Aug. 2020
-
Our first stop is in a wild-looking stretch 200 yards south of the railroad tracks and State Street.—
Paul A. Smith,
Journal Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2023
Adverb
-
But the case for curiosity remains incredibly strong.—
Andrew Geesbreght,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
-
The actress worked with celebrity stylist Molly Dickson, who, much like Sydney Sweeney herself, is incredibly hard-working and therefore, always booked.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
-
They have long since been known to be very controlling with video footage from tournament play.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
-
What really happened to the very large array of Legos on the living-room floor?—
Alyssa Brandt,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
-
Our Transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, has said that none of these jobs eliminated at FAA were terribly critical to safety.—
Victoria Chamberlin,
Vox,
27 Feb. 2025
-
Many of these names will not be terribly familiar to MLP fans, or even some die-hard pro pickleball fans.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
-
Original examples of the variant are extremely rare and highly collectible, but that’s where Mythron Cars offers a solution.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
-
Talent retention: Business challenges will require highly qualified professionals to face a competitive and changing corporate environment.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
-
Don’t keep plants too close together as good air circulation helps prevent diseases.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
-
Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Nena Farrell,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wildly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wildly. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share