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- Dictionaryrampant/ˈramp(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. (especially of something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked: "political violence was rampant" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of an animal) represented standing on one hind foot with its forefeet in the air (typically in profile, facing the dexter side, with right hind foot and tail raised): "two gold lions rampant" Similar
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Rampant means increasing or standing in an uncontrolled way, especially of something bad. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with examples and synonyms.
Rampant means rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended, or marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraint. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of rampant.
Rampant definition: violent in action or spirit; raging; furious. See examples of RAMPANT used in a sentence.
Rampant means existing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled. It can describe something bad, such as inflation or corruption, or something good, such as plants.
Rampant means unrestrained, widespread, or violent in behaviour, desire, opinions, etc. It can also describe a heraldic animal or an arch with one side higher than the other. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.
Rampant means very common and increasing in an uncontrolled way, or violent and unrestrained in behaviour or action. It can also describe a heraldic beast standing on its hind legs, or an arch with one abutment higher than the other.
Rampant means wild or out of control. Unruly children might run rampant at the supermarket, knocking cereal boxes off shelves and thoroughly annoying the customers. If you're running rampant, you're on a rampage.
