wonted

[ wawn-tid, wohn-, wuhn- ]

adjective

1. accustomed; habituated; used.

   Synonyms: wont

2. customary, habitual, or usual:

   He took his wonted place in the library.

wonted

/ ˈwəʊntɪd /

adjective

1. postpositive accustomed or habituated (to doing something)
2. prenominal customary; usual

   she is in her wonted place

Other Words From

• wonted·ly adverb
• wonted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of wonted¹

1375–1425; wont (noun) + -ed ³, or by extension ( -ed ² ) of wont (past participle; wont (adj.))

Example Sentences

When d'Aubran entered, the Seneschal was composed and in his wonted habit of ponderous dignity.

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His name is less romantic than those of the wonted demons of legend and folklore.

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This brief conflict ended, she resumed her wonted composure and cheerfulness.

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The struggle, though short, was very violent ere she regained her wonted composure.

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Montague spoke with even more than his wonted ability and energy, but in vain.

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