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wonted
[ wawn-tid, wohn-, wuhn- ]
adjective
- accustomed; habituated; used.
Synonyms: wont
- customary, habitual, or usual:
He took his wonted place in the library.
wonted
/ ˈwəʊntɪd /
adjective
- postpositive accustomed or habituated (to doing something)
- prenominal customary; usual
she is in her wonted place
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Other Words From
- wonted·ly adverb
- wonted·ness noun
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Example Sentences
When d'Aubran entered, the Seneschal was composed and in his wonted habit of ponderous dignity.
His name is less romantic than those of the wonted demons of legend and folklore.
This brief conflict ended, she resumed her wonted composure and cheerfulness.
The struggle, though short, was very violent ere she regained her wonted composure.
Montague spoke with even more than his wonted ability and energy, but in vain.
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