Wild Man

Pronunciation: /waɪld mæn/

Definitions of wild man

noun a man who lives in a wild or natural state

Example Sentences

A1 The wild man lived in the forest.

A2 The villagers were afraid of the wild man who roamed the countryside.

B1 The wild man was said to have magical powers that could heal the sick.

B2 Legend has it that the wild man was actually a prince cursed to live in the wilderness.

C1 Scholars have debated the origins of the myth of the wild man for centuries.

C2 The wild man's presence in literature and folklore has inspired countless artists and writers.

Examples of wild man in a Sentence

formal The locals spoke of a wild man living in the forest, untouched by civilization.

informal I heard there's a wild man roaming around these parts, scaring off hikers.

slang That guy is a total wild man, always up for an adventure.

figurative His unpredictable behavior earned him the nickname 'wild man' among his friends.

Grammatical Forms of wild man

• past tense: wild manned
• plural: wild men
• comparative: wild manlier
• superlative: wildest man
• present tense: wild man
• future tense: will wild man
• perfect tense: have wild manned
• continuous tense: is wild manning
• singular: wild man
• positive degree: wild man
• infinitive: to wild man
• gerund: wild manning
• participle: wild maned

Origin and Evolution of wild man

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'wild man' originated in medieval Europe to describe a mythical figure often depicted as a hairy, savage creature living in the wilderness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'wild man' evolved to also refer to a person who behaves in a wild or uncivilized manner, or to someone who lives a rugged or untamed lifestyle.