Wolf Man

Pronunciation: /wʊlf mæn/

Definitions of Wolf man

noun a person who transforms into a wolf or a human-wolf hybrid creature, often depicted in folklore or horror stories

Example Sentences

A1 The Wolf man howled at the full moon.

A2 The villagers were terrified of the Wolf man that roamed the forest.

B1 The legend of the Wolf man has been passed down for generations.

B2 The Wolf man's transformation into a beast was both terrifying and fascinating.

C1 The psychological thriller delves deep into the psyche of the Wolf man.

C2 The Wolf man's inner struggle between man and beast is a central theme in the novel.

Examples of Wolf man in a Sentence

formal The Wolf man is a classic character in horror literature and film.

informal Have you seen that old Wolf man movie? It's pretty cheesy but still fun.

slang I heard he's a real Wolf man, always out in the woods howling at the moon.

figurative She's like a Wolf man when she's hungry, devouring everything in sight.

Grammatical Forms of Wolf man

• past tense: Wolf manned
• plural: Wolf men
• comparative: more Wolf man
• superlative: most Wolf man
• present tense: Wolf mans
• future tense: will Wolf man
• perfect tense: have Wolf manned
• continuous tense: is Wolf manning
• singular: Wolf man
• positive degree: Wolf man
• infinitive: to Wolf man
• gerund: Wolf manning
• participle: Wolf manned

Origin and Evolution of Wolf man

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: European

Story behind the word: The term 'Wolf man' originated from European folklore and mythology, where it was used to describe a human who could transform into a wolf or had wolf-like characteristics.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Wolf man' has been popularized in literature and media, often referring to a fictional character with werewolf traits or a person with a strong affinity for wolves.