feral
Feral (adj) means Wild and untamed, especially describing an animal that has escaped domestication and now lives in the wild. Example: “A colony of feral cats lives behind the old warehouse.”
How to use feral
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWild — either an animal that has reverted from domestic life, or a person behaving in an unrestrained, uncivilized way.
Word forms
more feral comparative, more feral comparative, ferals plural, most feral superlative, most feral superlative
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A colony of _____ cats lives behind the old warehouse.
Etymology
From Latin ferus ("wild, savage") plus the adjective suffix "-al."
Rhymes for 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.