characteristically
characteristically · more characteristically · most characteristically
In a usual or expected wayIn a usual or expected way; in characteristic manner.
US/ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪkli/
» Mikhail choked down another shot—all too characteristically.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a usual or expected way; in characteristic manner.
in characteristic manner
Examples
4 sentencesMikhail choked down another shot—all too characteristically.
A child's self-concept is how the child characteristically sees or feels about himself or herself.
Terrence has a hard time explaining his ideas to his coworkers, and his code is characteristically unreadable.
In a characteristically awkward move, Regis patted his guest on the arm.
Translations
3 languagesForms
more characteristically, most characteristically| Comparative | more characteristically Lesson |
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| Superlative | most characteristically |
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Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedcharacteristicB2
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb