erewhile

/ˈɛrɪwaɪl/

Definitions

1. adverb

at a past time; at some time in the past

“In erewhile days, people used to walk for miles to reach their destinations.”

2. noun

a past time; an earlier period

“The memories of erewhile days brought a mix of nostalgia and melancholy.”

Synonyms

  • formerly
  • in times past

Antonyms

  • currently
  • now