wonted
Americanadjective
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accustomed; habituated; used.
- Synonyms:
- wont
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customary, habitual, or usual.
He took his wonted place in the library.
adjective
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(postpositive) accustomed or habituated (to doing something)
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(prenominal) customary; usual
she is in her wonted place
Other Word Forms
- wontedly adverb
- wontedness noun
Etymology
Origin of wonted
1375–1425; wont (noun) + -ed 3, or by extension ( -ed 2 ) of wont (past participle; wont (adj.))
Example Sentences
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Bitter-leaning amaro, full of restorative herbs, is a wonted — and excellent — choice.
From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2021
Not only does the moment underline the fascination of Lecter, but it also subverts classical music’s wonted role as signifier of the good.
From Washington Post • Oct. 6, 2017
She often seems daunted In the face of the wonted, But her manners are ruly and her hats are set wry.
From Time Magazine Archive
Long-nosed L�onide Massine was still choreographer, still danced with his wonted spirit.
From Time Magazine Archive
There was no position in reference to matter or objects; not the recognition of surfaces; the senses themselves collapsed and abrogated their wonted distinctions; and the body was left aware but bereft.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
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