wycherley

/ˈwɪtʃərli/

Definitions

1. proper noun

an English novelist and playwright, best known for his Restoration comedies.

“William Wycherley was a prominent playwright of the 17th century.”

2. noun

a variant of Witcherley, a surname.

“The Wycherley family has been prominent in local politics for generations.”

Synonyms

  • novelist
  • playwright
  • restorationist

Antonyms

  • contemporary
  • modernist