whilom (Meaning)

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whilom (n.)

Formerly; once; of old; erewhile; at times.

whilom Sentence Examples

  1. Whilom, the castle stood as an impregnable bastion against invading hordes.
  2. In the days of yore, the whilom minstrel wandered from town to town, enchanting audiences with his tales.
  3. The whilom champion had once been renowned for his prowess, but time had diminished his skills.
  4. The whilom lover had grown distant and cold, leaving only a bittersweet memory in their former flame's heart.
  5. The whilom scholar had spent countless nights poring over ancient texts, his knowledge now surpassing even that of his esteemed mentors.
  6. The whilom friend had turned into a bitter enemy, their bond shattered by a long-forgotten slight.
  7. The whilom kingdom had been a beacon of prosperity and peace, but now lay in ruins after a devastating war.
  8. The whilom princess had become a humble peasant, her royal lineage hidden from prying eyes.
  9. The whilom warrior had hung up his sword, choosing instead to live a life of tranquility.
  10. The whilom wanderer had finally found his home, a place where he could rest his weary bones and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

FAQs About the word whilom

Formerly; once; of old; erewhile; at times.

old,former, erstwhile, other, sometime, past,late, quondam, once, onetime

current, contemporary, ongoing, current,present, contemporary, ongoing, present, extant, present-day

Whilom, the castle stood as an impregnable bastion against invading hordes.

In the days of yore, the whilom minstrel wandered from town to town, enchanting audiences with his tales.

The whilom champion had once been renowned for his prowess, but time had diminished his skills.

The whilom lover had grown distant and cold, leaving only a bittersweet memory in their former flame's heart.