What does FERAL mean?

Feral

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to an animal that is wild and untamed, often used to describe domestic animals that have returned to a wild state. Can also be used to describe a person who is wild or savage in behavior.

Pronunciation (US): feer-uhl

Pronunciation (UK): feer-uhl

Origin and Usage: The word "feral" comes from the Latin word "ferus" which means "wild." It was first used in the English language in the early 17th century to describe animals that were once domesticated but have returned to a wild state. Today, the word is also used to describe people who exhibit wild or untamed behavior.

Synonyms: Wild, untamed, savage, undomesticated, uncivilized

Related Words: Beast, brute, wilder

Example Sentences:

• After being abandoned by its owner, the cat became feral and learned to survive on its own.
• The feral dog growled and bared its teeth at the hikers.
• The feral child had been living in the forest for years and had forgotten how to speak.
• The abandoned house was overrun with feral cats.
• Her feral behavior at the party shocked everyone.