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Wilder

noun

United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975). Synonyms: Thornton Niven Wilder, Thornton Wilder.

United States filmmaker (born in Austria) whose dark humor infused many of the films he made (1906-2002). Synonyms: Billy Wilder, Samuel Wilder.

Wild

adjective

(compar. wilder; superl. wildest)

Marked by extreme lack of restraint or control. "Wild parties" Antonym: tame.

In a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated. Synonym: untamed. "Edible wild plants" Antonym: tame.

In a state of extreme emotion. "Wild with grief"

Deviating widely from an intended course. "He threw a wild pitch"

(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud. Synonym: violent. "Her dress was a violent red" , "A violent noise" , "Wild colors" , "Wild shouts"

Without a basis in reason or fact. Synonyms: baseless, groundless, idle, unfounded, unwarranted. "The allegations proved groundless" , "Idle fears" , "Unfounded suspicions" , "Unwarranted jealousy"

Talking or behaving irrationally. Synonym: raving mad.

Involving risk or danger. Synonyms: hazardous, risky. "Extremely risky going out in the tide and fog" , "A wild financial scheme"

Fanciful and unrealistic; foolish. Synonym: fantastic.

10.

Located in a dismal or remote area; desolate. Synonyms: godforsaken, waste. "A godforsaken wilderness crossroads" , "A wild stretch of land" , "Waste places"

11.

Intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with. Synonyms: crazy, dotty, gaga. "He is potty about her"

12.

Without civilizing influences. Synonyms: barbarian, barbaric, savage, uncivilised, uncivilized. "Barbaric practices" , "A savage people" , "Fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient" , "Wild tribes"

13.

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger. Synonyms: angry, furious, raging, tempestuous. "Furious winds" , "The raging sea"