Erstwhile Definition

ûrstwīl, -hwīl
adverb
Some time ago; formerly.
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adjective
Of an earlier time; former.
My erstwhile friend.
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Erstwhile Sentence Examples

  • The ruthless methods by which the Spaniards forced the natives to labour for them caused a change in the attitude of the erstwhile friendly Borinquenos.

  • Oh Mother, I am seeing scenes which erstwhile lingered deep within the bounds of restless sleep.

  • Designed by the erstwhile chief designer of Camper & Nicholson, this 58 ' gaff ketch is simply stunning.

  • Inside the US Administration, one figure had a personal detestation of Libya's erstwhile leader.

  • These erstwhile suitors are the subject of comedies from Shakespeare to Friends, and yet the fact is that it is a reality.

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