RAMPANT
Dictionary entry overview: What does rampant mean? • RAMPANT (adjective)
The adjective RAMPANT has 3 senses:
1. unrestrained and violent
2. rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile
3. (of a plant) having a lush and unchecked growth
Familiarity information: RAMPANT used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• RAMPANT (adjective)
Meaning:
Unrestrained and violent
Context example:
rampant aggression
Similar:
uncontrolled (not being under control; out of control)
Meaning:
Rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile
Synonyms:
rearing; rampant
Context example:
a lion rampant
Similar:
erect; upright; vertical (upright in position or posture)
Domain category:
heraldry (the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies)
Meaning:
(of a plant) having a lush and unchecked growth
Context example:
a rampant growth of weeds
Similar:
abundant (present in great quantity)
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