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Antonyms for wonted


Grammar : Adj
Spell : wawn-tid, wohn-, wuhn-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɔn tɪd, ˈwoʊn-, ˈwʌn-



Definition of wonted

Origin :
  • "accustomed, usual," c.1400, past participle adjective from wont. An unconscious double past participle.
  • adj usual
Example sentences :
  • Besides, it was not very substantial, and failed to keep up their wonted strength.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • But after this brief display of energy the Spartans relapsed into their wonted torpor.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
  • Janzen was at last emerging from his wonted frigidity and mysteriousness.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • And now she saw her home again with more than wonted delight.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Let the crisis be favourable, and resume your wonted energy.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • He banged the table with his fist, and poured forth all his wonted abuse.
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
  • Her lips were tightly compressed, and her bosom had recovered its wonted immobility.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • "Ay is he safe," said she, resuming her wonted calmness in a second.
  • Extract from : « The O'Donoghue » by Charles James Lever
  • It was a long time before I could recover my wonted calm and composure.
  • Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever
  • Of the assembled guests, too, few were in their wonted spirits.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for wonted

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