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wight

[wʌɪt]

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.

  • 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

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.

  • 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.