wonted

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How is the word wonted distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of wonted are accustomed, customary, habitual, and usual. While all these words mean "familiar through frequent or regular repetition," wonted stresses habituation but usually applies to what is favored, sought, or purposefully cultivated.

his wonted determination

How is accustomed related to other words for wonted?

Accustomed is less emphatic than wonted or habitual in suggesting fixed habit or invariable custom.

accepted the compliment with her accustomed modesty

In what contexts can customary take the place of wonted?

The meanings of customary and wonted largely overlap; however, customary applies to what accords with the practices, conventions, or usages of an individual or community.

the customary waiting period before the application is approved

Where would habitual be a reasonable alternative to wonted?

While in some cases nearly identical to wonted, habitual suggests a practice settled or established by much repetition.

a habitual morning routine

When could usual be used to replace wonted?

Although the words usual and wonted have much in common, usual stresses the absence of strangeness or unexpectedness.

my usual order for lunch

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of wonted His wonted improvisations and other departures from the script did not suggest his usual ease. Matthew Walther, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2020 Egypt chose a different path, preferring to return to the wonted pain of dysfunctional autocracy and avoid civil war (although civil war seems even still to be creeping up on the Egyptians out of Sinai and Libya). Kenneth M. Pollack, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonted
Adjective
  • The volatility also comes amid the expectation of a peak shipping season that came and went earlier than usual due to the tariff whiplash.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025
  • While Davidson stuck to his usual casual attire, his girlfriend went for a more formal look for the event.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Adjective
  • The court did not explain its decision in favor of Trump, as is customary in emergency appeals.
    Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • In a sport where sunglasses haven’t been customary on the pro tour, RIA Eyewear entered the space five years ago with a tennis-specific lens and frame, steadily building a bridge between the world of tennis and sunglasses.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • Welcome back to Elmore, where the laws of reality are a joke, and family life is anything but ordinary.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 31 July 2025
  • Netflix's The Sandman has love stories that are tangled, tragic and anything but ordinary — a stark contrast to the cast's real-life romances.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 31 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Male Opportunity Here’s where conventional understanding of resale may miss the mark: men are driving resale adoption more aggressively than women.
    Kristen Classi-Zummo, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • Dongfang, which enjoyed a 45% share in the conventional hydropower market, could rake in as much as 54 billion yuan from the new project, according to Lau.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Adjective
  • The results are limited to changes in normal brain aging, not Alzheimer's disease.
    Jon Hamilton, NPR, 28 July 2025
  • As volatility becomes the new normal, many leaders feel compelled to act faster, control more or push harder.
    Gamini Hewawasam, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Adjective
  • Editing for brevity’s sake is commonplace in TV journalism and CBS argued Trump’s claims had no merit.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 25 July 2025
  • That's simply not exciting in a reality where superheroes have been commonplace since Iron Man had a press conference, aliens have invaded multiple times, and a mad Titan erased half of all life (before everybody came back).
    James Grebey, Time, 25 July 2025
Adjective
  • On a recent Friday morning, a group of half a dozen neighbors and business owners in Fountain Square gathered near Leonard Street, looking prepared for a typical neighborhood cleanup.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
  • Table 1 below shows the typical rally legs within a bull market are around 11% with the average a bit higher at 14%.
    Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Adjective
  • One unnamed feature on the intro sticks out though, complementing Tyler’s characteristic moxie with seasoned, head-of-state bravado.
    Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 21 July 2025
  • As is characteristic of SummerFest, there will be some unexpected collaborations and surprises, including a dance-and-violin performance and a concert featuring an onstage chef.
    Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025

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“Wonted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonted. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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