What is wildness? How to use in English

Discover the meaning of wildness in English, its pronunciation, and how to use it correctly in real-life situations. See examples and easy memorization tips.

Definition & pronunciation of wildness

wildnessnoun

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/ˈwaɪldnəs//ˈwaɪldnəs/

Where does the word wildness come from?

The word "wildness" originates from the Old English word "wild," meaning "untamed, savage, or uncultivated." This word is ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic word "wildi-," which meant "living in the woods." The concept of wildness has evolved over time, often carrying connotations of freedom, naturalness, and untamed nature. In modern usage, "wildness" can refer to both the physical environment and aspects of human behavior and spirit.

Vocabulary summary wildness

typenoun

meaningwild state d

meaningbarbarism

meaningwilderness

Example of vocabulary wildnessnamespace

meaning

the quality in scenery or land of being in its natural state and not changed by people

  • the wildness and beauty of the Scottish hills
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the quality in an animal of behaving in a natural way that has not been controlled or changed by people

  • the dog's initial wildness
meaning

behaviour that shows a lack of discipline or control

  • He gained a reputation for drinking and wildness.
meaning

the quality in feelings of being very strong and hard to control

  • the wildness of his passion
meaning

the quality of being exciting because it is surprising, new or not known

  • In fashion, a little bit of wildness is attractive.
meaning

weather conditions in which there are strong winds or storms

  • All around us there was the wildness of the wind.

Synonyms and related words for wildness

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