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
  • The acquisition of Wiz is expected to close in 2026, subject to usual closing conditions including regulatory approvals, according to Google.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The Billboard Artist aims to showcase musicians from fresh, unexpected angles going beyond their usual image to create something truly special.
    Billboard Korea, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • After his election in 2016, the annual Kennedy Center Honors was caught in the partisan crossfire as numerous artists vowed not to take part in the prestigious event if Trump were to attend, as has been customary for the U.S. president for decades.
    Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Max Brazil’s first telenovela didn’t have a happy ending for its lead characters, as is customary in the genre.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Gains realized on investments sold within a one-year holding period are classified as short-term capital gains, which are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • What would push an ordinary person to these extraordinary circumstances?
    JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Water Conservation: Unlike conventional farming, where excessive water use leads to runoff and waste, Oishii’s system recycles a whopping 95% of its water.
    Chrissy Tracey, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The filmmakers’ focus throughout was on making the timings flow — in the conventional terms of our sense of pace, of course, but also spatial logistics.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The bottom line: Volatility — though unnerving — is normal.
    John Towfighi, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Are these normal things to think at this point in a serious relationship?
    James Parker, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Over time, investing in Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) or Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), which serve traditionally underserved markets, has become commonplace.
    Brock Blake, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The mass protests that have become commonplace since October 7 are not so much against the military or war writ large, but in favor of a ceasefire deal to bring home hostages held in Gaza.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Tray Feeders Tray feeders are flat platforms with bird seed in them that typical hang from a hook or sit on your deck.
    Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
  • How does that conversation go when the damage is beyond the typical wear and tear?
    Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That Seattle connection seemed lacking in the cup shy of the characteristic dark roast kick.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Marked by his characteristic defiance and artistic audacity, with costumes and staging referencing his own art, Ai’s production transforms the iconic opera into a powerful statement on contemporary issues, weaving in themes of war, refugee crises and the pandemic.
    Lise Pedersen, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025

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“Wonted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonted. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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