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单词 wonted
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Definition of wonted in English:

wonted

adjective ˈwəʊntɪd
literary
  • Habitual; usual.

    the place had sunk back into its wonted quiet
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Worsted in this war of love Shiva punished the mischievous god of love Madana for aiding that maiden by causing springtime to appear on the scene before its wonted time.
    • The local artists will, as wonted, be given the opportunity to perform on the international stage in an effort to promote both the artistes and the island.
    • ‘He had been speaking with all his wonted force and vigour, brightness of idea and freshness of expression and courage,’ a reporter wrote.
    • I noticed he was dressed in formality that night, forgoing his wonted loud, showy colors I normally saw him in.
    • Several erudite readers, invoking Joycean fragments, have in recent months suggested ways of rehabilitating my wonted usage, for which I am grateful.
    Synonyms
    customary, habitual, usual, accustomed, familiar, normal, conventional, traditional
    routine, regular, common, frequent, daily

Origin

Late Middle English: from wont.

 
 

Definition of wonted in US English:

wonted

adjective
literary
  • Habitual; usual.

    the place had sunk back into its wonted quiet
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The local artists will, as wonted, be given the opportunity to perform on the international stage in an effort to promote both the artistes and the island.
    • I noticed he was dressed in formality that night, forgoing his wonted loud, showy colors I normally saw him in.
    • Worsted in this war of love Shiva punished the mischievous god of love Madana for aiding that maiden by causing springtime to appear on the scene before its wonted time.
    • ‘He had been speaking with all his wonted force and vigour, brightness of idea and freshness of expression and courage,’ a reporter wrote.
    • Several erudite readers, invoking Joycean fragments, have in recent months suggested ways of rehabilitating my wonted usage, for which I am grateful.
    Synonyms
    customary, habitual, usual, accustomed, familiar, normal, conventional, traditional

Origin

Late Middle English: from wont.

 
 
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