wilder

¹

[wil-der]

verb (used with object)

1. to cause to lose one's way.

2. to bewilder.

verb (used without object)

1. to lose one's way.

2. to be bewildered.

wilder

²

[wahyl-der]

adjective

1. comparative of wild.

Wilder

³

[wahyl-der]

noun

1. Billy Samuel Wilder, 1906–2002, U.S. film director, producer, and writer; born in Austria.

2. Laura Ingalls 1867–1957, U.S. writer of children's books.

3. Thornton (Niven) 1897–1975, U.S. novelist and playwright.

Wilder

¹

/ ˈwaɪldə /

noun

1. Billy, real name Samuel Wilder. 1906–2002, US film director and screenwriter, born in Austria. His films include Double Indemnity (1944), The Lost Weekend (1945), Sunset Boulevard (1950), The Seven Year Itch (1955), Some Like it Hot (1959), The Apartment (1960), and Buddy Buddy (1981)

2. Thornton. 1897–1975 US novelist and dramatist. His works include the novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1927) and the play The Skin of Our Teeth (1942)

wilder

²

/ ˈwɪldə /

verb

1. to lead or be led astray

2. to bewilder or become bewildered

Other Word Forms

• wilderment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Wilder¹

First recorded in 1605–15; perhaps extracted from wilderness; intransitive use probably by association with wander

Word History and Origins

Origin of Wilder¹

C17: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Samu Moala of Leuzinger has 5 1/2 sacks with Khary Wilder of Gardena Serra has five sacks.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of the fandom’s wilder imaginations are at work, too.

From Salon

Serra’s defense, led by its super fast secondary, standout lineman Khary Wilder and hard hitting DeVohn Moutra Jr., dominated from start to finish in a 47-0 rout of the Yankees.

From Los Angeles Times

In Ohio State-bound Wilder, a 6-foot-5, 250-pound senior, Serra has a player that one blocker alone will not be able to handle.

From Los Angeles Times

“Wilder and Moutra have been amazing,” Altenberg said.

From Los Angeles Times