Wraith: meaning, definitions and examples
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wraith
[ reษชฮธ ]
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:
๐ต๐น espectro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Gespenst
๐ฎ๐ฉ hantu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะฒะธะด
๐ต๐ฑ duch
๐ฏ๐ต ไบก้
๐ซ๐ท spectre
๐ช๐ธ espectro
๐น๐ท hayalet
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋ น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุจุญ
๐จ๐ฟ pลรญzrak
๐ธ๐ฐ prรญzrak
๐จ๐ณ ๅนฝ็ต
๐ธ๐ฎ duh
๐ฎ๐ธ vรถtn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xษyal
๐ฒ๐ฝ espectro
Etymology
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.
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