wrought — Made, shaped, or formed through careful work or effort, especially by hand. Often refers to something skillfully crafted or created with great care.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Made, shaped, or formed through careful work or effort, especially by hand. Often refers to something skillfully crafted or created with great care.
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɔːt/
Example Sentences
- The chef's wrought silver spoons were so fancy, even the soup felt overdressed.
- The hurricane wrought such destruction that even the weather app apologized.
- Her carefully wrought argument convinced the entire committee.
wrought
ADJECTIVE[/rɔːt/]
Made, shaped, or formed through careful work or effort, especially by hand. Often refers to something skillfully crafted or created with great care.
Made, shaped, or formed through careful work or effort, especially by hand. Often refers to something skillfully crafted or created with great care.
What was carefully wrought reflects all that was taught!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'wyrcan' meaning 'to work,' originally serving as the past participle of 'work.' Over time, it evolved to specifically describe skilled craftsmanship, especially metalwork or elaborate handwork.
Breakdown
wrought (from 'wyrcan' root meaning 'to work' or 'to fashion by hand')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The chef's wrought silver spoons were so fancy, even the soup felt overdressed.”
“The hurricane wrought such destruction that even the weather app apologized.”
“Her carefully wrought argument convinced the entire committee.”
“The wrought bronze sculpture displayed remarkable artistic skill.”
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