The difference between Rampant and Unrestrained

When used as adjectives, rampant means rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended, whereas unrestrained means immoderate.


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  1. Rampant as an adjective (originally):

    Rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended.

  2. Rampant as an adjective (heraldry):

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

  3. Rampant as an adjective (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.

  4. Rampant as an adjective:

    Unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner.

  5. Rampant as an adjective:

    Rife, or occurring widely, frequently or menacingly.

  1. Unrestrained as an adjective:

    immoderate; not restrained or held in check

    Examples:

    "The party was a scene of unrestrained debauchery."

  2. Unrestrained as an adjective:

    spontaneous, natural and informal; unconstrained

    Examples:

    "Their meeting was one of unrestrained joy."

  3. Unrestrained as an adjective:

    Not subject to physical restraint.

  1. Unrestrained as a verb:

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