wontedly
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈwoʊntɪdli/
audio (file) - (US) IPA(key): /ˈwɔːntɪdli/, /ˈwɑːntɪdli/
Adverb
wontedly (comparative more wontedly, superlative most wontedly)
- Usually, customarily, or habitually.
- 1908, Henry James, The awkward age:
- It matched for that matter her other elements, which were wontedly conspicuous as usual as she sat there suggestive of early tea.
- 1973, Madeleine L'Engle, A wind in the door:
- "My dear child," Mr. Jenkins said, and his voice was un-wontedly compassionate.
- 2008, Zane Grey, The Mysterious Rider:
- What if she happened to meet him! Would he imagine her purpose in coming there? Her heart began to beat un-wontedly.
- 1908, Henry James, The awkward age:
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