Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wraith

noun

/reɪθ/

Definition

A wraith is a ghost or spirit, often seen as a remnant of a person who has died.

Examples

After the storm, he claimed to have seen the wraith of his late grandmother in the garden.
The old castle was said to be haunted by a wraith that roamed the halls at night.

Meaning

The term ‘wraith’ typically refers to a spectral figure that appears in mythology and folklore, representing the idea of a departed soul or a shadowy presence.