wight Definition
- 1a person, especially a supernatural one
- 2a 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.
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The forest was full of strange wights and creatures.
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The old tales spoke of wicked wights that haunted the moors.
wight Synonyms and Antonyms
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.
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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'
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.
