Definition of erstwhile

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • erstwhile is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • erstwhile is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • erstwhile is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of erstwhile


  • belonging to some prior time (adjective)

    Examples

    1. erstwhile friend

    Synonyms

    1. former
    2. old
    3. one-time
    4. onetime
    5. quondam
    6. sometime
  • at a previous time (adverb)

    Examples

    1. her erstwhile writing

    Synonyms

    1. at one time
    2. erst
    3. formerly
    4. once

See definition of erstwhile in Merriam Webster