Wightful
/ˈwaɪt.fəl/noun
Possessing or exhibiting strength or power; full of wights.
Did you know?The word 'wight' originally referred to a creature or being, often imbued with supernatural qualities, linking it to ancient beliefs in spirits and the unseen world.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
wiht
“A creature, being, or spirit, sometimes associated with supernatural or magical entities.”
Middle English
ME
wight
“A being or entity, often used to describe a person or creature with special abilities or strength.”
15th Century
ME
wightful
“Full of wights or beings; possessing strength or notable qualities.”
Modern English
English
wightful
“Retaining its archaic connotation of strength or power, often in a mystical context.”