wild
wild is a valid 4-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.
What does wild mean?
In an uncontrolled and rampant manner.
Located in a dismal or remote area; desolate.
“a godforsaken wilderness crossroads”
“a wild stretch of land”
(of the elements) as if showing violent anger.
Intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with.
(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud.
“wild colors”
“wild shouts”
Deviating widely from an intended course.
“a wild bullet”
“he threw a wild pitch”
In a state of extreme emotion.
“wild with anger”
“wild with grief”
Marked by extreme lack of restraint or control.
“wild talk”
“wild parties”
Without civilizing influences.
“wild tribes”
Without a basis in reason or fact.
In a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated.
“wild geese”
“edible wild plants”
Fanciful and unrealistic; foolish.
Talking or behaving irrationally.
Involving risk or danger.
“a wild financial scheme”
In a wild or undomesticated manner.
“growing wild”
“roaming wild”
A wild primitive state untouched by civilization.
“he lived in the wild”
“they collected mushrooms in the wild”
A wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition.
“it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers”