English Meaning & Definitions
Customary; habitual; usual; accustomed.
- “He returned to his wonted seat by the window, a cup of tea in hand, as if no time had passed.”
- “Despite the unexpected turn of events, she maintained her wonted calm, a testament to her steady nature.”
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “wonted”.
From Middle English *woned*, past participle of *wonen* 'to dwell, remain, be accustomed to', from Old English *wunian* 'to dwell, remain, be accustomed to'. Related to Old High German *wonēn* and German *wohnen* 'to dwell'. The adjective 'wonted' thus means 'accustomed, customary'.
Think of 'wonted' as something you've done so often that you 'won't' stop doing it – it's your usual habit.
Frequently Asked Questions About “wonted”
1. What is the meaning of “wonted” in English?
In English, wonted (adjective) is defined as: “Customary; habitual; usual; accustomed.”.
2. How do you use “wonted” in a sentence?
“He returned to his wonted seat by the window, a cup of tea in hand, as if no time had passed.”
3. What are English synonyms of “wonted”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “wonted”?
From Middle English *woned*, past participle of *wonen* 'to dwell, remain, be accustomed to', from Old English *wunian* 'to dwell, remain, be accustomed to'. Related to Old High German *wonēn* and German *wohnen* 'to dwell'. The adjective 'wonted' thus means 'accustomed, customary'.
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