rampant — flourishing or spreading unchecked; unrestrained
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: flourishing or spreading unchecked; unrestrained
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræmpənt/
Example Sentences
- Rumors about the pop star's secret wedding ran rampant on social media.
- The weeds grew rampant in my grandmother's garden while she was on vacation.
- My cat's rampant curiosity led him to get stuck in a pickle jar.
rampant
ADJECTIVE[/ˈræmpənt/]
flourishing or spreading unchecked; unrestrained
Wild growth spreading completely unchecked
Rampant ants swarm the ramp - spreading everywhere unchecked!
The triumphant elephant stands as vines grow rampant!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'rampant,' present participle of 'ramper' (to climb or rear up), possibly derived from Frankish or Germanic roots. The term originally described a heraldic lion standing on hind legs, later extending to mean 'unrestrained' or 'flourishing.'
Breakdown
ramp- (to climb/rear up) + -ant (adjective/noun suffix indicating a state or quality) = rampant (unchecked or flourishing)
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📝Examples
“Rumors about the pop star's secret wedding ran rampant on social media.”
“The weeds grew rampant in my grandmother's garden while she was on vacation.”
“My cat's rampant curiosity led him to get stuck in a pickle jar.”
“Conspiracy theories about aliens building pyramids are rampant on the internet.”
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