Wight
noun
A person of a specific kind (an old term).
He was a brave wight, unafraid of danger.
Often appears as...
- brave wight
- poor wight
Usage tips
Formal
Archaic
noun
A supernatural being, spirit or creature.
Ghosts, ghouls, and other dreadful wights emerged in the haunted castle.
Often appears as...
- dreadful wight
- spectral wight
Usage tips
Formal
Poetic
noun
A person of a specific kind (an old term).
He was a brave wight, unafraid of danger.
Often appears as...
- brave wight
- poor wight
Usage tips
Formal
Archaic
noun
A supernatural being, spirit or creature.
Ghosts, ghouls, and other dreadful wights emerged in the haunted castle.
Often appears as...
- dreadful wight
- spectral wight
Usage tips
Formal
Poetic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Rarely Used
The term 'wight' is rarely used in modern English and appears mostly in historical or fantasy contexts.
In old tales, a cunning wight outsmarted the king.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Texts
Understanding 'wight' can be useful when reading historical literature or classic poetry where the term may appear.
In medieval stories, the wise wight offered sage advice.
Pro Tip 3/3Character Descriptor
'Wight' can be used to describe a character trait, usually prefixed by an adjective like 'brave' or 'poor'.
The brave wight ventured into the unknown lands.
Pro Tip 1/3Rarely Used
The term 'wight' is rarely used in modern English and appears mostly in historical or fantasy contexts.
In old tales, a cunning wight outsmarted the king.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Texts
Understanding 'wight' can be useful when reading historical literature or classic poetry where the term may appear.
In medieval stories, the wise wight offered sage advice.
Pro Tip 3/3Character Descriptor
'Wight' can be used to describe a character trait, usually prefixed by an adjective like 'brave' or 'poor'.
The brave wight ventured into the unknown lands.
Pro Tip 1/3Rarely Used
The term 'wight' is rarely used in modern English and appears mostly in historical or fantasy contexts.
In old tales, a cunning wight outsmarted the king.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Texts
Understanding 'wight' can be useful when reading historical literature or classic poetry where the term may appear.
In medieval stories, the wise wight offered sage advice.
Pro Tip 3/3Character Descriptor
'Wight' can be used to describe a character trait, usually prefixed by an adjective like 'brave' or 'poor'.
The brave wight ventured into the unknown lands.
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