wontedly en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ˈwɑːntɪdli/ (US)
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- /ˈwoʊntɪdli/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈwɔːntɪdli/ (US)
Etymology
From wonted + -ly.
Meanings
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Usually, customarily, or habitually.
What if she happened to meet him! Would he imagine her purpose in coming there? Her heart began to beat un-wontedly.
1921, Zane Grey, The Mysterious Rider, published 2008:It matched for that matter her other elements, which were wontedly conspicuous as usual as she sat there suggestive of early tea.
1899, Henry James, The Awkward Age, published 1908:"My dear child," Mr. Jenkins said, and his voice was un-wontedly compassionate.
1973, Madeleine L'Engle, A Wind in the Door:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more wontedly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most wontedly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |