rampant
rampant Lexical Profile
rampant Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Spreading or flourishing unchecked and out of control, especially of something unwelcome such as disease, crime, or corruption.
"The government passed strict new regulations to curb the rampant inflation affecting the economy."
Growing lushly, profusely, and without restraint (used of plants or vegetation).
"After the house was abandoned, rampant ivy quickly covered the stone walls and choked the garden path."
Standing or rearing up on the hind legs with the forelegs raised as if attacking (used especially of a heraldic beast such as a lion).
"The royal coat of arms features a golden lion rampant set against a crimson shield."
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French 'rampant', the present participle of 'ramper' ('to climb, creep, or rear up on the hind legs'), originally used in heraldry before broadening to mean 'unrestrained'.