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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Such speculation has been rampant for months among investors.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

Two tries from flanker Jac Morgan allowed Wales somehow to keep a rampant Fiji side to 10-10 at half-time.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Iran’s economy badly needs a fresh injection of foreign currency amid rampant inflation driven by years of sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Riff pressed Hochman on Thursday on whether he’d brought his claims of rampant fraud to the five supervisors and their top attorney.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Mrs. Montague swept out, dragon rampant, quivering with indignation.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson

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