wrought
wrought
Pronunciation
/rɔːt/
Syllable Breakdown:
rɔː: The vowel sound is a long "aw" sound, similar to the "o" in "caught".
t: The final sound is a voiceless alveolar stop, like the "t" in "top".
Word Form Variations
The word "wrought" itself doesn't have any plural forms. It's typically used as either:
Past tense of the verb "work": In this case, it doesn't change form for singular or plural subjects. For example:
"He wrought iron into intricate shapes."
"They wrought havoc on the town."
Adjective: Again, no plural form exists. For example:
"The wrought iron gate was beautifully ornate."
"Her expression was wrought with anxiety."
However, there are some related terms that do have plural forms:
Wrought iron: This refers to a type of iron, and its plural form is "wrought irons" if you're talking about multiple types.
Wrought-up: This adjective means "agitated" or "excited," and its plural form is "wrought-up" for multiple people or things. For example:
"The crowd was wrought-up with anticipation."
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
1. Verb (Past Tense of "Work")
Definition: To have shaped, formed, or produced something, often with effort or skill.
Synonyms: Crafted, fashioned, molded, shaped, constructed, created, executed
Antonyms: Destroyed, demolished, ruined, dismantled, undone
2. Adjective
Definition:
a) Made or produced in a skilled and artistic manner, often with elaborate ornamentation.
Synonyms: Ornate, elaborate, intricate, embellished, decorated, artistic, finely crafted
Antonyms: Plain, simple, unadorned, crude, rough, basic
b) Caused or produced by something; resulting from something.
Synonyms: Caused, produced, brought about, occasioned, engendered, provoked
Antonyms: Uncaused, unprovoked, natural, inherent, innate
Examples of Use
1. Literature:
From "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge:
"The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew, The furrow followed free; We were the first that ever burst Into that silent sea."2From "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne:
"But Hester Prynne, with a mind of native courage, and perceiving that, now at least, she was safe, repressed the tremor that had shaken her; and assuming a mien of natural dignity, though still disturbed and bewildered, she addressed the multitude."
2. News and Online Publications:
From a New York Times article on climate change:
"The report details the devastating consequences of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and mass extinction."From a blog post about historical architecture:
"The intricate details of the wrought iron gates were a testament to the skill of the blacksmiths of that era."
3. Entertainment:
In the fantasy novel "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien:
"The Elves wrought many marvelous things in Middle-earth, and their crafts were renowned throughout the lands."In the video game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt":
"The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, was a skilled swordsman, capable of dispatching even the most fearsome monsters."
4. Public Discourse:
A political speech:
"The policies of the previous administration wrought havoc on the economy, leaving many families struggling to make ends meet."A historical documentary:
"The Industrial Revolution wrought significant changes in society, transforming the way people lived and worked."
5. Everyday Conversation:
A casual conversation between friends:
"I'm so stressed out about my upcoming exams. All this studying has really wrought havoc on my sleep schedule."
10 Famous Quotes Using Wrought
"What hath God wrought?" — Samuel F. B. Morse (first telegraph message, 1844)
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. The strength of the soul is often wrought by adversity." — Confucius (paraphrased from traditional interpretations)
"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness; but still will keep a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing. Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing a flowery band to bind us to the earth, spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth of noble natures, of the gloomy days, of all the unhealthy and o’er-darkened ways made for our searching: yes, in spite of all, some shape of beauty moves away the pall from our dark spirits. Such the sun, the moon, trees old and young, sprouting a shady boon for simple sheep; and such are daffodils with the green world they live in; and clear rills that for themselves a cooling covert make ‘gainst the hot season; the mid-forest brake, rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms: and such too is the grandeur of the dooms we have imagined for the mighty dead; all lovely tales that we have heard or read: an endless fountain of immortal drink, pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink." — John Keats, Endymion (the full passage includes the phrase “wrought by unseen hands” in various editions)
"The evils which have been wrought by religious fanaticism need no further demonstration." — William E. H. Lecky
"The past is not dead. It is not even past. We carry it with us; it is wrought into the stuff of our lives." — William Faulkner (paraphrased from various speeches and writings)
"I can’t go back to yesterday — because I was a different person then. The person I am now is wrought by every moment that has passed." — Lewis Carroll (paraphrased from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland)
"The iron hand of necessity is not to be broken by the feeble force of an abstract idea. Changes wrought by time are the work of necessity." — Niccolò Machiavelli (from The Discourses)
"Art is wrought not by command but by the stirrings of the spirit." — Albert Einstein
"I have wrought my simple plan if I give one hour of joy to the boy who’s half a man, or the man who’s half a boy." — Arthur Conan Doyle
"Let us strive to build a future where peace is wrought from justice, not imposed by force." — Eleanor Roosevelt
Etymology
The word "wrought" has a fascinating history! It actually comes from an older form of the word "work."
Way Back When: Imagine a time long ago, way back in Old English. People used the word "wyrcan" to mean "to work" or "to make something."
Changing Times: Over time, languages change. The past tense of "wyrcan" became "worhte," and the past participle became "ġeworht."
"Wrought" Emerges: Eventually, these older forms evolved into the word "wrought" that we use today.
Early Meaning: Initially, "wrought" simply meant "worked" or "made." It described something that had been created or produced through effort.
So, essentially, "wrought" is an old-fashioned way of saying "worked" – a bit like saying "gotten" instead of "got." It carries a sense of something skillfully crafted or produced with effort.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Wrought
Phrases with "Wrought"
Wrought iron: This is a common and specific phrase, referring to a type of iron that has been carefully shaped and refined.
Wrought with anxiety/anger/grief: This describes a state of being deeply affected by a particular emotion.
Phrases with Similar Meaning (using synonyms)
"Crafted with care"
"Fashioned by hand"
"Shaped by experience"
"Born of struggle"
"A product of imagination"
Original Phrases and Idioms
"Wrought by the elements": To describe something shaped or altered by the forces of nature (wind, water, etc.).
"A mind wrought with wonder": To describe a mind filled with awe and curiosity.
"Wrought in the fires of adversity": To describe something that has been strengthened or refined through hardship.
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Source Information
Definition of wrought from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
