English Dictionary

rampant

/ˈɹæm.pənt/

adj

(originally) Rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended. / (heraldry) Rearing up, especially on its hind leg(s), with a foreleg raised and in profile.

The rampant corruption in the government is causing widespread discontent among the citizens.

意味（1）

(originally) Rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended.

The Vienna riding school displays splendid rampant movement.

意味（2）

(heraldry) Rearing up, especially on its hind leg(s), with a foreleg raised and in profile.

‘I forget your coat of arms.’

‘I forget your coat of arms.’ ‘A human foot d’or, in a field azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heel.’

意味（3）

(architecture) Tilted, said of an arch with one side higher than the other, or a vault whose two abutments are located on an inclined plane.

意味（4）

Unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner.

Weeds are rampant in any neglected garden.

意味（5）

Rife, or occurring widely, frequently or menacingly.

There was rampant corruption in the city.