Wraith

Pronunciation: /reɪθ/

Definitions of wraith

noun a ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a wraith in the haunted house.

A2 The wraith floated silently through the cemetery.

B1 Legend has it that a wraith haunts the old castle.

B2 The wraith appeared as a ghostly figure in the moonlight.

C1 The wraith's presence sent shivers down my spine.

C2 The wraith seemed to be a manifestation of unresolved emotions.

Examples of wraith in a Sentence

formal The legend of the wraith haunting the old castle has been passed down for generations.

informal I heard a rumor about a wraith roaming around the abandoned house down the street.

slang Dude, I swear I saw a wraith in the cemetery last night, it was so creepy!

figurative The guilt of his past actions lingered over him like a wraith, haunting his every move.

Grammatical Forms of wraith

• past tense: wraithed
• plural: wraiths
• comparative: more wraith-like
• superlative: most wraith-like
• present tense: haunts
• future tense: will haunt
• perfect tense: have haunted
• continuous tense: is haunting
• singular: wraith
• positive degree: wraith
• infinitive: to wraith
• gerund: wraithing
• participle: wraithed

Origin and Evolution of wraith

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Scottish and Northern English dialects

Story behind the word: The word 'wraith' originates from Scottish and Northern English dialects.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a ghost or spirit, the meaning of 'wraith' has evolved to also include a shadowy or insubstantial form or a vague or pale representation.