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wraith

[reɪθ]

wraith Definition

a ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death.

Using wraith: Examples

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

  • Example

    The wraith of the old king is said to haunt the castle.

  • Example

    She saw a wraith-like figure in the misty woods.

  • Example

    The dying man claimed to have seen a wraith of his deceased wife.

  • Example

    The movie features a vengeful wraith seeking justice for his murder.

wraith Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with wraith

  • wraith-like

    resembling or characteristic of a wraith; ghostly or insubstantial

    Example

    The wraith-like figure appeared and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

  • a faint or fleeting smile

    Example

    He gave her a wraith of a smile before turning away.

  • wraith-like voice

    a voice that is weak, faint, or barely audible

    Example

    She spoke in a wraith-like voice, barely above a whisper.

Origins of wraith

from Old Norse 'vraith', meaning 'ghost'

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Summary: wraith in Brief

'Wraith' [reɪθ] refers to a ghostly or ghostlike image of someone, often seen before or after their death. It is used to describe spectral figures like the wraith of the old king that haunts the castle or the wraith-like figure in the misty woods. The term also extends to phrases like 'wraith-like,' denoting insubstantiality, and 'wraith of a smile,' referring to a faint or fleeting smile.