wonted

Synonym Chooser

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
  • Agencies that have already received funding approval or operate on a permanent funding basis would continue to operate as usual.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
  • As usual, Soderbergh edits in style using his Mary Ann Bernard pseudonym and his Peter Andrews pseudonym as well for the fine cinematography.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • As soon as the final buzzer sounded Tuesday in the Mavericks’ 107-99 loss to the Lakers, Irving and Dončić met near midcourt, did their customary handshake and hugged.
    Christian Clark, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2018 while Trump was president, and did not attend the customary meeting with him following their victory.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • These are taxed at different (typically lower) rates than ordinary income.
    Heather L. Locus, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Experts will appreciate them; ordinary users can ignore them.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Its imposing size and dramatic silhouette should, according to conventional design wisdom, limit its range.
    Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
  • More importantly, Lara wants women to embrace their bodies’ natural processes rather than feel pressured to conform to societal expectations or follow conventional paths that don’t seem to be working in their favor.
    Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Veterans Affairs benefits, including pensions and disability checks, would also continue as normal under a shutdown.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The Islanders filled up Nassau Coliseum one more time in the spring of 2021, when another delirious run to the semis provided the backdrop and the soundtrack as life seemed to return to normal.
    Jerry Beach, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In a world were hard skills are commonplace, connections are currency.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
  • By that point, however, such rhetoric was commonplace among Russia’s growing movement of neo-imperialists, and a rebuke from the traditional intelligentsia was a badge of honor.
    James Verini, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The multi-dimensional tone is a bit more muted than her typical bright golden blonde, with new neutral undertones; Schwartz added a mix of highlights using Schwarzkopf Professional Vario Blond SuperPlus and lowlights with Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance.
    Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
  • In the bit that aired during Sunday’s ceremony, Sandler was seen wearing his typical loose-fitting attire of a hoodie and gym shorts and jokingly stormed out of the Dolby Theatre when O’Brien called him out about it.
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • These human failings are characteristic of popes up to the modern day.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Charmingly, the leap indicator was actually displayed on the 48 month subdial, something highly characteristic of the 5516.
    Thomas Wojtowicz, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Wonted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonted. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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