Characteristically Meaning in English
word · lemma: characteristic
ˌkɛɹəktɝˈɪstɪkɫi
keh-ruhk-ter-IS-tik-lee
kˌæɹɪktəɹˈɪstɪkli
kuh-RAK-tuh-RIS-tik-lee
Definition
In a way that shows the typical qualities of someone or something; doing something in a manner that is usual for them.
Usage & Nuances
Adverb, typically used to describe an action as typical for someone or something ('characteristically late'). Often appears before adjectives or verbs. More formal than 'usually'.
Spanish: característicamentePortuguese (BR): caracteristicamentePortuguese (PT): caracteristicamenteChinese (Simplified): 具有…特征地 - 典型地Chinese (Traditional): 具有…特徵地 - 典型地Hindi: विशिष्ट रूप सेArabic: بشكل مميزBengali: স্বভাবগতভাবে - চরিত্রগতভাবেRussian: характерно - обычно (для кого-то)Japanese: 特徴的に - いつも通りにVietnamese: một cách đặc trưng - theo phong cách điển hìnhKorean: 특유하게 - 특성상Turkish: kendine özgü bir şekilde - karakteristik olarakUrdu: خصوصی انداز میں - حسب معمولIndonesian: secara khas - secara karakteristik
Example Sentences
She arrived characteristically early to the meeting.
basic
He spoke characteristically quietly.
basic
The dog characteristically wagged its tail when it saw me.
basic
He's characteristically optimistic, even in tough situations.
natural
She characteristically forgot her keys again.
natural
The chef characteristically adds a pinch of spice to every dish.
natural