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Wilder Common

Wilder has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

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Noun
1

United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)

"The literary festival featured a panel discussion honoring Tennessee Wilder, whose plays defined mid-century American theater."

2

United States filmmaker (born in Austria) whose dark humor infused many of the films he made (1906-2002)

"After watching his latest movie, she remarked that while it was funny, Wilder's signature blend of existential dread and slapstick had never been quite this intense before."

Verb
1

To bewilder, perplex

"The sudden change in weather wildered everyone on the beach, leaving them unsure of what to do next."

Adjective
1

comparative form of wild: more wild

"The storm grew wilder as night fell, tearing through the trees with increasing ferocity."

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"The Wilder family has owned that vineyard for three generations."

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