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

  • (..) I'll carry your guilty secret to my grave. I guess I'd be very unpatriotic to hate one of the great heroes of the war. I do declare I was surprised to see you turn out to be such a noble character. I can't bear to take advantage of your little girl ideas, Miss O'Hara. I'm neither noble nor heroic. (..)
    1939 Gone with the Wind