wildly
UK: ˈwaɪldli | US: ˈwaɪldli
adv. in an uncontrolled or unrestrained manner
adv. to an extreme or exaggerated degree
adv. with intense enthusiasm or energy
The word "wildly" derives from the Old English "wilde," meaning "untamed" or "uncultivated," which traces back to Proto-Germanic *wildjaz. The suffix "-ly," originating from Old English "-lice," transforms adjectives into adverbs, indicating manner or degree. Together, "wildly" literally means "in an untamed manner," evolving metaphorically to describe intensity or lack of restraint.
The crowd cheered wildly when their team scored the winning goal.
She laughed wildly at the unexpected joke.
The flowers grew wildly in the abandoned garden.
His predictions were wildly inaccurate.
The horse ran wildly through the open field.