Definitions

rampant

[ram-puhnt] / ˈræm pənt /

ADJECTIVE

uncontrolled, out of hand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excessive flagrant growing prevalent raging rife runaway spreading unbridled unchecked uncontrollable unhindered unrestrained wanton

WEAK

aggressive clamorous dominant epidemic exceeding bounds extravagant exuberant fanatical furious impetuous impulsive luxuriant out of control out of hand outrageous pandemic pervasive predominant profuse rampaging rank ungovernable widespread wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

gentle mild moderate moral restrained

WEAK

checked controlled limited

Example Sentences

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But amid the rampant stupidity of the first “Scary Movie,” released in 2000, original director Keenen Ivory Wayans discovered two major talents: Regina Hall and Anna Faris.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The move comes after reporting second-quarter earnings that blew past Wall Street expectations, citing rampant compute demand from customers transitioning to artificial-intelligence tools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Malta was to begin counting votes Sunday in an election expected to deliver a historic fourth term for the Labour government, despite concerns over rampant overdevelopment and systemic corruption.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

It teaches us about rampant new demand from the Chinese middle class, and the long-hanging economic effects of the Vietnam War.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

They would not care to cook with the fresh basil that grows rampant in Gerald’s garden or to spend a whole day boiling blueberries for jam.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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