US /ˈwaɪldli/
adv Freq #12296

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In an uncontrolled or violent way.

    They waved wildly to get the rescue team's attention.

  2. 2
    adv

    Extremely; to a very great degree.

    The plan was wildly unrealistic from the start.

Etymology

From Middle English wildely, wijldeli, wildeliche, equivalent to wild + -ly.

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