accustomed

adjective

ac·​cus·​tomed ə-ˈkə-stəmd 

1

: often used or practiced : customary

her accustomed cheerfulness

2

: adapted to existing conditions

eyes accustomed to the dark

3

: being in the habit or custom

a team accustomed to winning

accustomedness

ə-ˈkə-stəm(d)-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• given
• habituated
• used
• wont

Choose the Right Synonym for accustomed

usual, customary, habitual, wonted, accustomed mean familiar through frequent or regular repetition.

usual stresses the absence of strangeness or unexpectedness.

my usual order for lunch

customary applies to what accords with the practices, conventions, or usages of an individual or community.

the customary waiting period before the application is approved

habitual suggests a practice settled or established by much repetition.

a habitual morning routine

wonted stresses habituation but usually applies to what is favored, sought, or purposefully cultivated.

his wonted determination

accustomed is less emphatic than wonted or habitual in suggesting fixed habit or invariable custom.

accepted the compliment with her accustomed modesty

Examples of accustomed in a Sentence

She arrived early enough to get her accustomed seat in the front row.

Josh felt uncomfortably full, as he was not accustomed to eating so much.

Recent Examples on the Web

Today, people have become accustomed to seeking medical advice, obtaining prescriptions, and attending doctor or therapy appointments via video or phone sessions on various telehealth platforms. —Q Hamirani, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

But Washington became accustomed to calling the shots, and European leaders largely accepted a secondary role. —Max Bergmann, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2024

That hasn’t deterred customers who have become accustomed to waiting months after ordering vehicles. —Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024

The El Paso, Texas, native with familial ties to Chihuahua, Mexico, had become accustomed to spicy chilis that developed their heat under the stress of the hot desert sun and the range of beef cuts provided by Texas’ cattle country. —Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024

Having become accustomed to the vocal intricacies and creative trajectory as the frontwoman of Mr. Miss, Liu Lian’s transition from the security of the band into the uncharted waters of her solo career has been a transformative journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. —Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024

The Aztecs had become accustomed to seven home games in recent years. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Feb. 2024

Unfortunately, most Black women have become accustomed to heavy and painful periods, including blood clots during their flows. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024

At the same time, consumers have become accustomed to near instant gratification with the rise of e-commerce and social commerce. —Erleia, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English acustumed "customary, used (to)," from past participle of acustomen "to accustom"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

accustomed

adjective

ac·​cus·​tomed ə-ˈkəs-təmd 

1

: customary

my accustomed lunch hour

2

: familiar with

3

: being in the habit or custom

accustomed to making decisions