How to use rampant in a sentence. (of something bad) getting worse quickly and in an uncontrolled way Violent in action or spirit See examples of rampant used in a sentence. Definition of rampant adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Rampant synonyms, rampant pronunciation, rampant translation, english dictionary definition of rampant A rampant growth of weeds in the neglected yard. If you describe something bad, such as a crime or disease, as rampant, you mean that it is very common and is increasing in an uncontrolled way Inflation is rampant and industry in decline.the rampant corruption of the administration. Rampant (comparative more rampant, superlative most rampant) (originally) rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended. Rampant means wild or out of control
If you're running rampant, you're on a rampage. There are ten meanings listed in oed's entry for the word rampant, one of which is labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Heraldry (of a beast used as a charge) represented in profile facing the dexter side, with the body upraised and resting on the left hind leg, the tail and other legs elevated, the right foreleg highest, and the head in profile unless otherwise specified
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