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Definition of characterful
1 : markedly expressive of character a characterful face
2 : marked by character a characterful decision
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Open nightly all year round, this characterful date destination mixes box office hits with old-fashioned entertainment, and offers military/senior discounts.
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The characterful V-6 builds power linearly and revs eagerly, lacking only in outright punch.
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But the distinctive musical language that Mahler would continue to develop in his symphonies – the ethereal harmonies, enchanting forest sounds, and characterful solos, particularly for woodwinds – are in evidence throughout the piece.
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First Known Use of characterful
1893
CHARACTERFUL Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of characterful for English Language Learners
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: having interesting or unusual qualities : having character
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