Werewolf

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪr.wʊlf/

Definitions of werewolf

noun a mythical creature that is a human by day and transforms into a wolf-like creature by night

Example Sentences

A1 The werewolf howled at the full moon.

A2 In the movie, the werewolf transformed into a terrifying creature.

B1 The villagers were afraid of the werewolf that roamed the forest at night.

B2 The legend of the werewolf has been passed down for generations.

C1 The werewolf's curse was said to be unbreakable, according to the ancient texts.

C2 The werewolf's transformation was depicted in stunning detail in the film.

Examples of werewolf in a Sentence

formal The villagers were terrified of the werewolf roaming the forest.

informal I heard a rumor that there's a werewolf living in the old abandoned house.

slang Dude, that movie about the werewolf was so scary!

figurative His temper was like a werewolf, unpredictable and dangerous.

Grammatical Forms of werewolf

• plural: werewolves
• comparative: more werewolf
• superlative: most werewolf
• present tense: is a werewolf
• future tense: will be a werewolf
• perfect tense: has been a werewolf
• continuous tense: is being a werewolf
• singular: werewolf
• positive degree: werewolf
• infinitive: to werewolf
• gerund: werewolving
• participle: werewolfed

Origin and Evolution of werewolf

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English and Old High German

Story behind the word: The word 'werewolf' has its origins in Old English and Old High German, with 'were' meaning 'man' and 'wolf' meaning 'wolf'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'werewolf' has been used throughout history to describe humans who can transform into wolves or wolf-like creatures. In modern times, it is often associated with folklore and mythology surrounding shape-shifting beings.