Wonted

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔntɪd/

Definitions of wonted

adjective accustomed or usual

Example Sentences

A1 My cat is used to sleeping in its wonted spot on the couch.

A2 The villagers continued with their wonted traditions despite modern influences.

B1 After years of living in the same town, she found comfort in the wonted routine of her daily life.

B2 The actor's wonted charm captivated the audience once again in his latest film.

C1 Despite his wonted success, he remained humble and grateful for his achievements.

C2 The author's wonted attention to detail was evident in every chapter of his latest novel.

Examples of wonted in a Sentence

formal The professor's wonted routine included starting each lecture with a brief overview of the topic.

informal She found comfort in her wonted morning coffee and newspaper routine.

slang I'm just not in the mood for our wonted Friday night hangout.

figurative The artist decided to break free from her wonted style and experiment with new techniques.

Grammatical Forms of wonted

• past tense: wonted
• plural: wonted
• comparative: more wonted
• superlative: most wonted
• present tense: wont
• future tense: will/would wont
• perfect tense: have/has/had wonted
• continuous tense: am/is/are/was/were wonting
• singular: wonted
• positive degree: wonted
• infinitive: to wont
• gerund: wonting
• participle: wonted

Origin and Evolution of wonted

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wonted' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'gewunod' meaning accustomed or usual.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'wonted' has retained its meaning of being accustomed or usual, but its usage has become less common in modern English compared to earlier centuries.