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characterful

adj

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek χαράσσω (kharássō) Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Ancient Greek -τήρ (-tḗr) Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ (kharaktḗr)der. Latin charactērder. Old French caracterebor. Middle English caracter English character Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *pl̥h₁nós Proto-Germanic *fullaz Proto-Germanic *-fullaz Old English -ful Middle English -ful English -ful English characterful From character + -ful.

  1. derived from χαρακτήρ
  2. derived from character
  3. derived from caractere
  4. derived from caracter
  5. suffixed as characterful — “character + ful”

Definitions

  1. Full of character.

    • It will be sadly missed by enthusiasts who have found Ireland's railways among the most characterful in Europe.
    • Definitely no ties or cravats (although I suppose a tie with a polo-necked sweater would be considered characterful).

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