Wilder Meaning in English
word · lemma: wild
Definition
The comparative form of 'wild,' meaning more uncontrolled, untamed, or extreme. Can describe nature, behavior, or experiences that are more intense or unrestrained.
Usage & Nuances
Comparative of 'wild' (wilder, wildest). Common collocations: 'even wilder,' 'wilder than expected,' 'wilder side.' Often used informally to intensify: 'The party got wilder as the night went on.' Note: 'Wilder' as a capitalized surname (Gene Wilder, Billy Wilder) is a separate proper noun.
Example Sentences
The weather is getting wilder every year due to climate change.
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This rollercoaster is wilder than the one we rode yesterday.
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The garden has grown wilder since nobody has been tending it.
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Things got wilder after midnight — I didn't even recognize some of the people there.
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Every sequel tries to be wilder than the last, and honestly, it's getting exhausting.
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I thought camping would be relaxing, but the terrain was way wilder than we expected.
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