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wonted

wonted

1 9.9
A usual way of doing things or behaving
  • adjective
  • /ˈwʌntɪd/
  • Archaic
translation icon : habitual
  • He resumed his wonted habits once the holiday season was over.
  • the wonted way

Examples

  • So shall I hope that your virtues will bring him to his wonted way again.

    Hamlet (2000)

  • So shall I hope your virtues will bring him to his wonted way again... to both your honors.

    Hamlet (1990)

  • After years of practice, she returned to her wonted routine of exercising every morning.

  • The wonted silence of the library was interrupted by a sudden burst of laughter.

Synonyms

usual
vswonted
∞ 1.0

Happening most of the time in a normal way

is more about being commonly practiced or customary
customary
vswonted
70 3.5

Something done because of tradition or habit

is a general occurrence not limited to tradition
habitual
vswonted
28 4.0

Happens often in the same way

is a broader customary state rather than repeated personal action
wont to
vswonted
  • Archaic
8 9.3

Often does something because it is a habit

describes general customary practice rather than personal tendency
accustomed
vswonted
5 3.4

Familiar with something because you do it often

focuses on being commonly practiced or found, not personal familiarity

Antonyms

rare
582 4.1

Not common and appearing in only a few places

uncommon
122 4.6

Not often found or seen and so rare

How Usual

wonted
  • Archaic
1 9.9
habitual
28 4.0
occasional
285 2.8
infrequent
13 4.5

Surface Forms

wonted positive

Morphology

wonted = wont (semi-transparent) = wont + ed

The suffix '-ed' typically forms past participles, but here it forms an adjective meaning 'usual' or 'customary'.

Etymology

Wonted comes from the old English word wont, which means 'habit' or 'usual way', so it describes something you are used to or do often. That's why a wonted routine is the normal routine for someone.