Shocking and Wild

Shocking

Shocking adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.

Wild and shocking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wild" instead an adjective "Shocking".

Nearby Words: shock, shocked, shockingly, shocker

Wild

Wild adjective - Different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion.
Usage example: public speakers in the park typically spout some wild ideas

Shocking and wild are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shocking" instead an adjective "Wild".

Nearby Words: wildly, wilding, wilde

Both words in one sentence

  • Creator / Shane Black It was supposed to be shocking and wild and sudden.
  • A wild, crazy blue offset by a shocking, angry contrast that swirl together in her mind’s eye, so decadent she could lick it forever and never get tired of the taste.
    Source: Alien Catnip
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