noun
character
KAIR-uhk-ter/ˈkærəktər/
The distinguishing personality of a person or represented individual.
Returning the lost wallet reveals her honest character.
Etymology
An engraved mark distinguishes one object from another. The Greek word extended this image to a defining quality, giving English the sense of the qualities that distinguish a person or thing.
In context
put as much character and personality into the setting as possible because you know you can have a neutral conversation that takes place no where
More examples
- The witness speaks highly of his character.
- The novel's central character runs a small bookstore.
- The cafe owner is a real character, always telling surprising stories.
Forms
character
characteristic noun — A distinguishing quality.
Similar words
- personality
- Usually concerns a person's typical behavior and disposition.
- nature
- Can refer to essential qualities of people or things.