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Wrought

Verb / rɔ:t / Another word for wrought — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

worked into shape by artistry or effort; elaborated; embellished; produced or shaped with difficulty

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Common collocations

  • wrought iron
  • wrought gold
  • wrought silver
  • wrought by hand
  • wrought with care
  • wrought upon
  • ill-wrought

Word family

verb wrought
adjective wrought

Usage note

Primarily used in the past participle form, often in phrases like 'wrought iron' or 'wrought by hand'. It implies something that has been shaped or worked, especially by hand or through effort.

Example sentences

  1. She wrought a beautiful sculpture out of clay.
  2. The blacksmith wrought the iron into a horseshoe.
  3. The artist wrought a masterpiece from a humble piece of wood.
  4. The chef wrought a delicious meal from simple ingredients.
  5. The architect wrought a stunning building from his imagination.

Quotes

  • 'Hard work is often the easy work you did not do at the proper time.' - Leigh Hunt
  • 'Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance.' - Samuel Johnson
  • 'The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.' - Emile Zola

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