characterful

adjective

char·​ac·​ter·​ful ˈker-ik-tər-fəl 

ˈka-rik-

1

: markedly expressive of character

a characterful face

2

: marked by character

a characterful decision

Examples of characterful in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For a change of pace, head to Balat, one of Istanbul’s most characterful neighbourhoods. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

The rooms are characterful for such a huge scale (there are 252 of them) and have brass or walnut bed frames, vintage-look floral wallpaper, wooden floors, and Afghan rugs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

The restaurant nods to its royal heritage through a characterful design that combines classic Mayfair elegance with a modern dining experience. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The nuclear family at the heart of the story are first met living in the rustic splendor of the German countryside, in a scruffy, characterful house far bigger than this family of three — Philip, Lucy and their six- or seven-year-old son Johnny (Malo Blanchet) — obviously needs. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined at sense 1