feral
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for feral, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Wild and untamed, especially describing an animal that has escaped domestication and now lives in the wild.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use feral
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
feral cats
go feral
feral hogs
Etymology
From Latin ferus ("wild, savage") plus the adjective suffix "-al."
Full origin of feral →Frequently asked questions
What does “feral” mean?
The word “feral” means wild and untamed, especially describing an animal that has escaped domestication and now lives in the wild. In plain terms, wild — either an animal that has reverted from domestic life, or a person behaving in an unrestrained, uncivilized way.
How do you pronounce “feral”?
“Feral” is pronounced FEH-ruhl (/ˈfɛɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “feral” in a sentence?
Here is “feral” used in a sentence: “A colony of feral cats lives behind the old warehouse.”
What part of speech is “feral”?
“Feral” is an adjective.
Where does the word “feral” come from?
The word “feral” comes from Latin. From Latin ferus ("wild, savage") plus the adjective suffix "-al.".
Is “feral” a common word?
“Feral” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “feral” have?
“Feral” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: wild and untamed, especially describing an animal that has escaped domestication and now lives in the wild.
