clay

clay

noun

Definition of CLAY

the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others <had the feeling that the natives were of a different clay than us and that neither side would ever understand the other>

Synonyms character, clay, colors, complexion, constitution, genius, personality, self, tone

Related Words distinctiveness, distinctness, individuality, singularity, uniqueness; attribute, characteristic, earmark, essentiality, feature, flavor, hallmark, mark, point, property, savor (also savour), stamp, trait; disposition, grain, sort, temper, temperament; composition, makeup; essence, essentiality, interior, interiority, soul, spirit; metal, stuff, substance; habit, way