Pronunciation: /ˈræmpənt/

Definitions of rampant

adjective characterized by uncontrolled, widespread growth or occurrence

Example Sentences

A1 In the jungle, the monkeys were rampant, swinging from tree to tree.

A2 The spread of fake news on social media is rampant and can be misleading.

B1 Corruption is rampant in some developing countries, leading to a lack of trust in the government.

B2 The illegal wildlife trade is rampant in many parts of the world, threatening endangered species.

C1 The company faced rampant criticism from consumers after the product recall.

C2 The rampant disregard for safety regulations led to multiple accidents on the construction site.

Examples of rampant in a Sentence

formal The spread of misinformation on social media is rampant and can have serious consequences.

informal Gossip is rampant in our office, everyone seems to know everyone else's business.

slang The party last night was lit, the energy was just rampant all night long.

figurative The corruption in the government has become rampant, like a wildfire out of control.

Grammatical Forms of rampant

past tense

rampanted

plural

rampants

comparative

more rampant

superlative

most rampant

present tense

rampants

future tense

will be rampant

perfect tense

have rampanted

continuous tense

is rampanting

singular

rampant

positive degree

rampant

infinitive

to rampant

gerund

rampanting

participle

rampant

Origin and Evolution of rampant

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'rampant' originated from the Old French word 'rampant' meaning 'crawling, creeping'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'rampant' evolved to signify something unrestrained, unchecked, or widespread in a negative sense.