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Vocabulary Entry
wight
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A living being; a creature, often used in a literary or archaic sense.
Example Sentences
"In the dark woods, wights are said to roam at night."
"The old tale spoke of wights that guarded ancient treasures."
"Some believe that wights are protectors of the forest."
V
verb
To endow with life or energy; to animate.
Example Sentences
"The artist aimed to wight the lifeless forms in his sculptures."
"In the story, the wizard could wight the spirits of the fallen."
"She hoped to wight her performance with passion and intensity."
A
adjective
An archaic term referring to a person or creature; related to the concept of being alive.
Example Sentences
"The wight presence in the tale felt both mysterious and powerful."
"She often depicted wight figures in her paintings."
"The ancient manuscript described the qualities of a noble wight."