wontedly

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English

Etymology

From wonted +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈwoʊntɪdli/
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  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈwɔːntɪdli/, /ˈwɑːntɪdli/

Adverb

wontedly (comparative more wontedly, superlative most wontedly)

  1. Usually, customarily, or habitually.
    • 1899, Henry James, The Awkward Age, published 1908:
      It matched for that matter her other elements, which were wontedly conspicuous as usual as she sat there suggestive of early tea.
    • 1921, Zane Grey, The Mysterious Rider, published 2008:
      What if she happened to meet him! Would he imagine her purpose in coming there? Her heart began to beat un-wontedly.
    • 1973, Madeleine L'Engle, A Wind in the Door:
      "My dear child," Mr. Jenkins said, and his voice was un-wontedly compassionate.

Synonyms

See also

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