Definition of wilds

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • wilds is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • wilds is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • wilds is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of wilds


  • in an uncontrolled and rampant manner (adverb)

    Synonyms

    1. rampantly
  • without civilizing influences (adjective)

    Examples

    1. wild tribes

    Synonyms

    1. barbarian
    2. barbaric
    3. savage
    4. uncivilised
    5. uncivilized
  • a wild primitive state untouched by civilization (noun)

    Examples

    1. he lived in the wild
    2. they collected mushrooms in the wild

    Synonyms

    1. natural state
    2. state of nature
  • without a basis in reason or fact (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. baseless
    2. groundless
    3. idle
    4. unfounded
    5. unwarranted
  • in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated (adjective)

    Examples

    1. wild geese
    2. edible wild plants

    Synonyms

    1. untamed
  • fanciful and unrealistic; foolish (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. fantastic
  • a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition (noun)

    Examples

    1. it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers

    Synonyms

    1. wilderness
  • talking or behaving irrationally (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. raving mad
  • involving risk or danger (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a wild financial scheme

    Synonyms

    1. hazardous
    2. risky
  • located in a dismal or remote area; desolate (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a godforsaken wilderness crossroads
    2. a wild stretch of land

    Synonyms

    1. godforsaken
    2. waste
  • (of the elements) as if showing violent anger (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. angry
    2. furious
    3. raging
    4. tempestuous
  • intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. crazy
    2. dotty
    3. gaga
  • (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud (adjective)

    Examples

    1. wild colors
    2. wild shouts

    Synonyms

    1. violent
  • deviating widely from an intended course (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a wild bullet
    2. he threw a wild pitch
  • in a state of extreme emotion (adjective)

    Examples

    1. wild with anger
    2. wild with grief
  • marked by extreme lack of restraint or control (adjective)

    Examples

    1. wild talk
    2. wild parties
  • in a wild or undomesticated manner ()

    Examples

    1. growing wild
    2. roaming wild

See definition of wilds in Merriam Webster