Wright

Pronunciation: /raɪt/

Definitions of wright

noun a person who constructs or repairs something, such as a shipwright or playwright

Example Sentences

A1 My neighbor is a wright who specializes in building custom furniture.

A2 The wright carefully crafted a model airplane out of balsa wood.

B1 The wright's workshop was filled with tools and materials for his projects.

B2 As a skilled wright, he was able to design and construct a beautiful gazebo for the park.

C1 The renowned wright's architectural designs have won numerous awards.

C2 The master wright's expertise in carpentry and craftsmanship is unmatched in the industry.

Examples of wright in a Sentence

formal The wright carefully crafted each piece of furniture by hand.

informal My friend is a talented wright who can build anything out of wood.

slang That wright is a real pro at fixing cars in no time.

figurative She was the wright of her own destiny, shaping her future with every decision.

Grammatical Forms of wright

• past tense: wrought
• plural: wrights
• comparative: more skilled
• superlative: most skilled
• present tense: wright
• future tense: will wright
• perfect tense: have wrighted
• continuous tense: is wrighting
• singular: wright
• positive degree: skilled
• infinitive: to wright
• gerund: wrighting
• participle: wrighted

Origin and Evolution of wright

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wright' originated from Old English 'wyrhta' meaning worker or craftsman.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wright' evolved to refer specifically to a skilled worker or craftsman, such as a shipwright or wheelwright, who specialized in a particular trade or craft.