Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rampant
adjective
/ˈræm.pənt/
Definition
Rising up or spreading unchecked; growing quickly and in large numbers.
Examples
- The rampant growth of technology has changed how we communicate.
- Crime was rampant in the city after the economic downturn.
- Weeds in the garden were rampant, taking over the flowers.
Meaning
Typically used to describe something negative that is widespread or uncontrolled, such as crime or weeds.
Synonyms
- uncontrolled
- unchecked
- out of control
- widespread
- prevailing
