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I'm wild about
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesAlternative expressions(20)
The New York Times
I'm fond of
I'm passionate about
I absolutely love
I am interested in
I am enthusiastic about
I am crazy about
I am obsessed with
I am passionate about
I have a passion for
I am keen on
I adore
I am fond of
I am a fan of
I am crazy for
what excites me is
what interests me is
what motivates me is
I'm enthusiastic about
I'm really into
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
3 human-written examples
"I'm wild about technology and multimedia," he says.
News & Media
The tinny sound from my laptop was Bessie Smith singing "I'm Wild About That Thing," a filthy blues number and a masterpiece of plausible deniability: "Don't hold it baby when I cry / Give me every bit of it, else I'd die / I'm wild about that thing".
News & Media
"I'm wild about the Venice Biennale collection created in collaboration with Mei Kawajiri," she explains to The Creators Project.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
LISTENING I like all kinds of music but right now, I am wild about Cuban and Latin jazz.
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I was wild about Underbelly's Vietnamese-style pork meatballs, too, in a brown gravy flecked with cilantro leaves.
News & Media
From the record, I know that I was wild about public high, to the point of losing my head and having to be removed by my grandparents.
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I was wild about what looked like a primitive argyle seat belt made of tiny glass Lite-Brite beads... it was $804.
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I was wild about the lentil rice, however: lentils cooked with basmati rice, cumin and sweet, toasted onions until each grain of rice was light and dry.
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I haven't found many prepared vegetarian products that I am wild about, but you can make a passable bolognese with Quorn mince and some people can do wonders with tofu.
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The bridal registry offers designs by Villeroy & Boch, Haviland, Wedgwood, et al. The china was underwhelming, but I was wild about a ruthlessly decadent set of gold-plate and silver flatware, perfect for Idi Amin.
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Kids I was wild about.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "I'm wild about" to inject personality and vividness into creative writing, personal reviews or informal interviews where emotional honesty is valued.
Common error
Do not use "I'm wild about" in scientific reports or legal briefs; the word 'wild' suggests an emotional impulsiveness that undermines the objective tone required for these documents.
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Linguistic Context
This phrase functions as a predicative adjective phrase that conveys a strong subjective preference. It is composed of the first-person singular contraction "I'm" (I am) followed by the idiom "wild about". According to Ludwig AI, it typically precedes a noun phrase that represents the object of the speaker's enthusiasm.
Frequent in
News & Media
85%
Wiki
8%
Encyclopedias
7%
Less common in
Science
0%
Formal & Business
0%
Social Media
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "I'm wild about" is a vibrant idiomatic expression used to signal intense liking or obsession. Ludwig shows that while its exact match frequency is relatively rare compared to more generic verbs like "like" or "love", it is a staple in high-end journalism and arts criticism. It effectively bridges the gap between formal structure and personal emotion. However, writers should be mindful of its informal nature; while it is perfectly acceptable in a New York Times review, it should be replaced by "I am interested in" or "I am enthusiastic about" in professional or scholarly reports.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
I am crazy about
Suggests a more intense or obsessive level of enthusiasm
I am obsessed with
Hyperbolic alternative for the strongest possible enthusiasm
I am passionate about
Higher register, often used in professional or academic contexts
I have a passion for
Uses a noun-based construction for a more formal tone
I absolutely love
Uses a strong verb instead of an idiomatic adjective phrase
I am enthusiastic about
Focuses on intellectual or professional interest rather than raw emotion
I am keen on
More common in British English and slightly more casual
I adore
Implies a deeper emotional or aesthetic appreciation
I am fond of
A significantly more understated and gentle expression of liking
I am a fan of
Neutral phrasing common in media and casual conversation
FAQs
How to use "I'm wild about" in a sentence?
You can use "I'm wild about" followed by a noun or gerund to show high enthusiasm, for example: "I'm wild about the new design" or "I'm wild about traveling in Europe."
Is "I'm wild about" formal or informal?
It is generally considered informal or neutral. While frequently found in high-quality journalism like "The New York Times", it is rarely used in academic or strictly professional writing.
What is the difference between "I'm wild about" and "I'm fond of"?
"I'm wild about" implies a much higher degree of excitement and energy, whereas "I'm fond of" suggests a milder, more enduring affection.
What can I say instead of "I'm wild about"?
Depending on your context, you can use "I'm passionate about" for a more professional tone, or "I absolutely love" for a direct emotional statement.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
96%
Authority and reliability
4.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested