English Dictionary
Definition character in British English
character
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
the qualities that make up someone's personality
I can't understand why Simon refused to help; it seems so out of character.
the qualities that people from a particular place are believed to have
He understood so much about our national character.
Each of his books has its own distinctive character.
The house was not in keeping with the character of the surrounding area.
a quality that makes something interesting or attractive
a traditional hotel with a lot of character and charm
someone's reputation, especially when this shows how honest or reliable they are
The book has a solid plot and likeable characters.
a person of a particular type
McMahon is one of the sport's most colourful characters.
a shady/suspicious/unsavoury character
good personal qualities, especially the qualities of being brave and determined when doing something difficult
the idea of competitive sport as a character-building activity
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