inwrought

[ in-rawt ]

adjective

1. worked in or closely combined with something.
2. wrought or worked with something by way of decoration.
3. Archaic. wrought or worked in, as a decorative pattern.

inwrought

/ ˌɪnˈrɔːt /

adjective

1. worked or woven into material, esp decoratively
2. rare.
   blended with other things

Word History and Origins

Origin of inwrought¹

First recorded in 1630–40; in- ¹ + wrought

Example Sentences

Look at the last stage in the plant, before the inwrought life is free for use.

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The silken veil, which hung down from the beam, was curiously inwrought with the images of the reigning monarch and his children.

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He meant to teach him that heaven must be in the man, inwrought into his character and life.

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It was only a commonplace frame cottage, inwrought with memories and associations, but it was home—all we had.

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It also found the Cunard line long and well established, and inwrought into the public favor.

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Related Words

• endemic
• indigenous
• inherent
• innate
• natural