wight

[wʌɪt]

wight Definition

• 1. a person, especially a supernatural one
• 2. a living being or creature

Using wight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The wight appeared out of nowhere and scared us.

• Example

  The forest was full of strange wights and creatures.

• Example

  The old tales spoke of wicked wights that haunted the moors.

wight Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wight

• creature
• entity
• spirit
• ghost
• being

Phrases with wight

• barrow-wight

  a type of evil spirit or ghost in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium

  Example

  The hobbits were afraid of the barrow-wights that haunted the ancient burial mounds.

• water wight

  a supernatural being in English folklore that inhabits rivers and streams

  Example

  The children were warned not to go near the river at night, lest they be taken by the water wight.

• house-wight

  a protective spirit or deity in Norse mythology that guards a household or family

  Example

  The Vikings believed that every home had its own house-wight that protected the family from harm.

Origins of wight

Old English 'wiht', meaning 'creature, living being'

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Summary: wight in Brief

The term 'wight' [wʌɪt] refers to a person, often supernatural, or any living being or creature. It is commonly used in fantasy and folklore contexts, such as 'The forest was full of strange wights and creatures.' 'Wight' extends into phrases like 'barrow-wight,' a type of evil spirit in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, and 'house-wight,' a protective spirit in Norse mythology.