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Grammar : Adj
Spell : huh-bich-oo-uhl
Phonetic Transcription : həˈbɪtʃ u əl



Definition of habitual

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Medieval Latin habitualis "pertaining to habit or dress," from Latin habitus (see habit (n.)).
  • adj usual, established
Example sentences :
  • "Oh, I guess it wouldn't hurt them," said Yates, with a lack of tact that was not habitual.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • In Rose's eyes, the habitual look of patience and understanding deepened.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • "See here, Hewson," St. John said, with his habitual lack of manners.
  • Extract from : « Questionable Shapes » by William Dean Howells
  • Vernon was silent: none of his habitual defences served him in this hour.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • A shade of some habitual sternness had crept over the features.
  • Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • His glance fell; his countenance resumed its habitual gloom.
  • Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "You epitomize it beautifully," said Mr. Caryll, with a reversion to his habitual manner.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Their habitual policy was safe, and, on the whole, successful.
  • Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
  • And, with all the habitual indolence of his lounging manner, he departed.
  • Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • "Guessed with your habitual perspicuity, madam," said Haggerstone, bowing.
  • Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

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