Wildean
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of Wildean
Example Sentences
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His badinage is hardly Wildean, but his put-downs, honed to the sharpness of stilettos, are many people’s idea of fun.
From Salon • May 8, 2024
"Whether you enjoy this show as a star vehicle, a Wildean debate on morality versus self-expression, or a cutting-edge piece of mixed-media art, it's an extraordinary event."
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2024
That Wildean quip comes to mind: “To lose one parent may be regarded as misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2021
This one will never grow old… There’s an intriguing essay in July’s Vanity Fair that posits Instagram as a Wildean metaphor for a constantly updated picture of Dorian Gray.
From The Guardian • Jul. 21, 2019
In Tom Stoppard’s wildly erudite historical comedy, great men dash in and out of a Wildean romp loosely based on historical coincidence.
From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2018
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