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Wraith: meaning, definitions and examples

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wraith

 

[ reษชฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ghostly figure

A wraith is a ghost or spirit, often seen as a haunting presence. It is typically characterized by its insubstantial and eerie appearance, representing the soul of a deceased person. In literature and folklore, wraiths are often associated with foreboding and may symbolize unfinished business or a tragic end.

Synonyms

apparition, ghost, phantom, shade, spirit

Examples of usage

  • The old house was rumored to be haunted by a wraith.
  • In the story, the protagonist encounters a wraith that warns him of impending doom.
  • The mist swirled around her, revealing the faint outline of a wraith.
  • He felt a chill as the wraith passed through the room.
  • Legends say that a wraith appears to those who have wronged the dead.

Translations

Translations of the word "wraith" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espectro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gespenst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hantu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฒะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ duch

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบก้œŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spectre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espectro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayalet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋ น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุจุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญzrak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญzrak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฝ็ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ duh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถtn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะปะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒœแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™yal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espectro

Word origin

The term 'wraith' originates from the Old English word 'wraรพ', meaning 'wrath' or 'anger', and is believed to have evolved in Scottish dialects. In Scottish folklore, a wraith is considered a spirit that appears as a harbinger of death, often manifesting as a shadowy figure. The concept of wraiths has been popularized in various literary works and modern media, where they are depicted as encounters between the living and the lost souls of the deceased. Over time, the word has taken on additional meanings, referring to any ghostly figure or spiritual presence seen in eerie contexts. The notion of a wraith emphasizes the themes of loss and the unresolved issues that linger after death.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,397 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.