adj
Uncommon
wrought
rawt
Wrought (adj) means Made or shaped, often by hand or with great effort; an old-fashioned past form of "work". Example: “The gate was made of beautifully wrought iron.”
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Made or shaped, often by hand or with great effort; an old-fashioned past form of "work".
"The gate was made of beautifully wrought iron."
How to use wrought
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned way of saying "worked" or "shaped", now mostly used for decorative metalwork or dramatic effect.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "fraught" (meaning tense or full of something); "wrought" relates to work/shaping.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
wrought iron
wrought havoc
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more wrought
- Superlative
- most wrought
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The gate was made of beautifully _____ iron.
Etymology
The old past participle of "work" (from Old English wyrċan) — now mostly surviving in the phrase "wrought iron" and expressions like "wrought havoc".
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What does “wrought” mean?
The word “wrought” means made or shaped, often by hand or with great effort; an old-fashioned past form of "work". In plain terms, an old-fashioned way of saying "worked" or "shaped", now mostly used for decorative metalwork or dramatic effect.
How do you pronounce “wrought”?
“Wrought” is pronounced rawt (/ɹɔːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “wrought” in a sentence?
Here is “wrought” used in a sentence: “The gate was made of beautifully wrought iron.”
What is the opposite of “wrought”?
The opposite of “wrought” — its antonyms — is unwrought.
What part of speech is “wrought”?
“Wrought” is an adjective.
Where does the word “wrought” come from?
The word “wrought” comes from Old English. The old past participle of "work" (from Old English wyrċan) — now mostly surviving in the phrase "wrought iron" and expressions like "wrought havoc".
Is “wrought” a common word?
“Wrought” is an uncommon word in modern English.
