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Wonted: meaning, definitions and examples

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wonted

 

[ หˆwษ’ntษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

usual behavior

The term 'wonted' refers to something that is usual, habitual, or customary. It describes actions or occurrences that typically happen or are expected in a certain context. 'Wonted' can be used to emphasize normality and familiarity in a setting. It often appears in literary contexts to evoke a sense of tradition or regularity.

Synonyms

customary, habitual, traditional, usual

Examples of usage

  • She returned to her wonted routine.
  • His wonted smile reappeared.
  • They resumed their wonted activities after the break.

Translations

Translations of the word "wonted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น habitual

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฆเคคเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewohnt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biasa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒะธั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwykล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฟ’ๆ…ฃ็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท habituel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ habitual

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alฤฑลŸฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šต๊ด€์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุชุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obvyklรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvyฤajnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไน ๆƒฏ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ navaden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ venjulegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฝะดiะปi

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒ•แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ habitual

Etymology

The word 'wonted' originated from the Middle English term 'wont', which itself stems from the Old English 'wunian', meaning 'to dwell' or 'to be accustomed to'. Throughout history, 'wonted' has been utilized primarily in literary and formal contexts to describe behaviors or customs that are expected, reflecting a cultural or societal norm. Its usage has declined in modern times but still appears in poetry and older texts, retaining a sense of tradition. The evolution of 'wonted' shows the transition from everyday language to more stylistic, literary applications, pointing to the richness of English's etymological roots.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,411, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.