character

Definition

  • noun: the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves
  • noun: a conventionalized graphic device placed on an object as an indication of ownership, origin, or relationship
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: adamite, altmann theory, dna

Examples

  • Playing sports is seen as a way to 'build character' in young people. = Playing sports is seen as 'character-building' for young people.

  • They believe that going to church will improve the moral 'character' of their children.

  • It was entirely 'in character' for a generous person like her to give him the money.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The black girl was a demolition expert. French Fox's specialty was sex. What was your specialty? Knives. MIA: Character I played, Raven McCoy... her background was she grew up raised by circus performers. According to the show... she was the deadliest woman (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction
  • (..) This ain't a man with a sense of humor about this shit. You know what I'm saying? It's an interesting point. Come on. Let's get into character. VINCENT: What's her name again? - Mia. - Mia. Why you so interested in big man's wife? (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction