B1adverbemotionsmedia
US/ˈwaɪld.li/
UK/ˈwaɪld.li/
in an uncontrolled way, or to a very great degree
In context
The crowd cheered wildly when the band walked on stage.
Prices vary wildly from one store to another.
She waved her arms wildly to get the driver to stop.
Words that go with wildly
adverb + adjective
- wildly popularThe show became wildly popular among teenagers.
- wildly differentThe two reports reached wildly different conclusions.
- wildly successfulHer first novel was wildly successful.
- wildly exaggeratedThe rumors were wildly exaggerated.
verb + adverb
- vary wildlyOpinions vary wildly on this issue.
- swing wildlyStocks swing wildly from one day to the next.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The film is wildly known.Correct: The film is widely known.