Synonyms of accustomed

accustomed 1 of 2

adjective

ə-ˈkə-stəmd 

as in used

being in the habit or custom

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• used
• wont
• prone
• habituated
• given
• inclined
• liable
• apt
• experienced
• practised
• likely
• inured
• seasoned
• hardened
• veteran
• practiced
• hooked
• addicted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unaccustomed
• unwonted
• unlikely
• unused
• averse
• opposed
• unapt
• disinclined
• new
• inexperienced
• unseasoned
• weaned
• disaccustomed

accustomed

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verb

past tense of accustom

as in introduced

to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to

the task of accustoming new recruits to shipboard life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• introduced
• educated
• acquainted
• oriented
• familiarized
• initiated
• exposed
• orientated
• informed
• habituated
• trained
• subjected
• versed
• presented
• apprised
• wont
• schooled
• grounded
• instructed
• enlightened
• warned
• briefed
• filled in
• advised
• tipped (off)
• told
• clued (in)
• reacquainted
• wised (up)

Synonym Chooser

How is the word accustomed distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of accustomed are customary, habitual, usual, and wonted. While all these words mean "familiar through frequent or regular repetition," accustomed is less emphatic than wonted or habitual in suggesting fixed habit or invariable custom.

accepted the compliment with her accustomed modesty

When would customary be a good substitute for accustomed?

While the synonyms customary and accustomed are close in meaning, 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

In what contexts can habitual take the place of accustomed?

The words habitual and accustomed can be used in similar contexts, but habitual suggests a practice settled or established by much repetition.

a habitual morning routine

When could usual be used to replace accustomed?

The words usual and accustomed are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, usual stresses the absence of strangeness or unexpectedness.

my usual order for lunch

When is wonted a more appropriate choice than accustomed?

The synonyms wonted and accustomed are sometimes interchangeable, but wonted stresses habituation but usually applies to what is favored, sought, or purposefully cultivated.

his wonted determination

Examples of accustomed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Microsoft shareholders, however, have become accustomed to good news from CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood. —Greg McKenna, Fortune, 29 July 2024

One player in the Orioles’ clubhouse who is having a drastically different trade deadline than he’s accustomed to is Corbin Burnes. —Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2024

Industry leaders, patient advocates, and FDA colleagues alike had grown accustomed to the ambitious, politically-savvy regulator. —Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 6 Aug. 2024

As her star grew bigger, Driver became more accustomed to the global recognition. —Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024