characterful

adjective

char·​ac·​ter·​ful ˈker-ik-tər-fəl How to pronounce characterful (audio)
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 In that vein, the 5.5-liter V12 receives only mild performance enhancements, mostly to the intake and exhaust setup to add 25 horsepower while enhancing the Ferrari mill’s characterful soundtrack. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 Local Flavor Rainbow Cattle Co. is one of Guerneville’s most iconic bars; Stumptown Brewery is a characterful riverfront spot with plenty of outdoor seating. John Paul Brammer, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2024 Our room was fantastically characterful, with a huge original fireplace, window seating with harbour views, and a sizeable en suite. Julia O'Driscoll, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 June 2024 The city is also home to some characterful timbered architecture, the Musée des Beaux-Arts (one of the most historic fine art museums in the nation) and a gorgeous Gothic cathedral. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for characterful 

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Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of characterful was in 1893

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“Characterful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/characterful. Accessed 10 Sep. 2024.

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