Wont

/woʊnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A habit or custom.

It was his wont to take a long walk after dinner each night.

adjective

Accustomed or used to; being in the habit of.

She was wont to rise early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise.

Customary; habitual.

His wont manner of greeting everyone with a smile made a positive impression.

Middle English, from Old English 'wunian' to dwell, remain.

set in one's ways

Stubbornly or habitually adhering to one's customs.

wont to do something

Having a habit of doing something.

as is one's wont

In the manner that is usual or customary for someone.

habit

A settled or regular tendency or practice.

custom

A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something.

practice

The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method.

Inherent quality or tendency.

That's just his wont; he can't help it.

Something that someone usually does.

It's her wont to be late to meetings.