Antonyms for characteristically


Grammar : Adv
Spell : kar-ik-tuh-ris-tik
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkær ɪk təˈrɪs tɪk


Definition of characteristically

Origin :
  • adjective and noun both first attested 1660s, from character + -istic on model of Greek kharakteristikos. Earlier in the adjectival sense was characteristical (1620s). Related: Characteristically (1640s). Characteristics "distinctive traits" also attested from 1660s.
  • As in naturally : adv as anticipated
  • As in specifically : adv expressly, particularly
  • As in essentially : adv basically
  • As in inimitably : adv uniquely
Example sentences :
  • Characteristically, he forgot utterly the night of the full moon!
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • "My name is Wade," answered the banker, characteristically for himself.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • Then, characteristically, he dismissed the vain longing and bent to the business in hand.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • His love of reputation is characteristically Greek, and contrasts with the humility of Socrates.
  • Extract from : « Charmides » by Plato
  • His great motive of action is political ambition; in this he is characteristically Greek.
  • Extract from : « Gorgias » by Plato
  • It was a great victory, a characteristically Russian exploit in self-suppression.
  • Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad
  • He carried his congratulations to his aunt in person; she received them characteristically.
  • Extract from : « Rope » by Holworthy Hall
  • The conception of philosophy as an ars vivendi is characteristically Greek.
  • Extract from : « The Legacy of Greece » by Various
  • That was the GG, characteristically, so we talked temperatures.
  • Extract from : « Question of Comfort » by Les Collins
  • Those who know not God are characteristically superstitious.
  • Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage

Synonyms for characteristically

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