NYT Dictionary

WILDLY

/ˈwaɪldli/
AdverbWILD-lywild-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2023

Meaning

In a wild, uncontrolled manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

carelesslydesperatelyfastfranticallyfuriouslyhardlyhastilyheadfirstheadlongheedlessly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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