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Learn the meaning of character as a noun in different contexts, such as quality, person, mark, or story. See how to use character in sentences and compare it with irony.
type, kind, sort, nature, description, character mean a number of individuals thought of as a group because of a common quality or qualities. type may suggest strong and clearly marked similarity throughout the items included so that each is typical of the group. one of three basic body types.
Character refers especially to moral qualities, ethical standards, principles, and the like: a man of sterling character. Individuality refers to the distinctive qualities that make one recognizable as a person differentiated from others: a woman of strong individuality.
The character of a person or place consists of all the qualities they have that make them distinct from other people or places. Perhaps there is a negative side to his character that you haven't seen yet. The character of this country has been formed by immigration. [ + of] Synonyms: personality, nature, make-up, cast More Synonyms of character.
Definition of character noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of character. noun. a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something. “the radical character of our demands” synonyms: lineament, quality. see more. noun. the inherent complex of attributes that determines a person's moral and ethical actions and reactions.
noun. uk / ˈkærəktə r/ us. character noun (QUALITIES) Add to word list. B1. the combination of qualities and personality that makes one person or thing different from others: It's not in her character to be jealous (= she would not usually be jealous). It would be very out of character (= not typical) of her to lie.
