Erstwhile (Adverb)
Meaning
At a previous time; "at one time he loved her"; "her erstwhile writing"; "she was a dancer once".
Examples
- The company's erstwhile CEO was known for his ruthless business tactics.
- She was a dancer once, but now she teaches yoga for a living.
- His erstwhile writing partner had since moved on to more lucrative projects.
- The politician's erstwhile allies were now calling for her resignation.
- The erstwhile beauty queen had let herself go in recent years.