unbridled
English
Etymology
Adjective
unbridled (comparative more unbridled, superlative most unbridled)
- Not fitted with a bridle.
- an unbridled horse
- (by extension) Without restraint or limit.
- She jumped into the project with unbridled enthusiasm.
- 1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, London: A[ndrew] Millar, OCLC 928184292:
- The doctor now interposed, and prevented the effects of a wrath which was kindling between Jones and Thwackum; after which the former gave a loose to mirth, sang two or three amorous songs, and fell into every frantic disorder which unbridled joy is apt to inspire […]
Translations
not fitted with a bridle
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Verb
unbridled
- simple past tense of unbridle
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