Character

Pronunciation: /ˈker-ək-tər/

Definitions of character

noun an individual's good reputation

Example Sentences

A1 My favorite cartoon character is Mickey Mouse.

A2 The main character in the book is a young girl named Alice.

B1 The character of the detective in the movie was very well-developed.

B2 The novel explores the complex inner workings of its characters.

C1 The character of Hamlet is one of the most famous in literature.

C2 The actor's portrayal of the character was both nuanced and compelling.

Examples of character in a Sentence

formal The protagonist's character development was carefully crafted by the author.

informal I really like the main character in that book.

slang That dude has such a strong character, he never gives up.

figurative Her character shines like a beacon of hope in our community.

Grammatical Forms of character

• past tense: characterized
• plural: characters
• comparative: more characterful
• superlative: most characterful
• present tense: characterizes
• future tense: will characterize
• perfect tense: has characterized
• continuous tense: is characterizing
• singular: character
• positive degree: characterful
• infinitive: to characterize
• gerund: characterizing
• participle: characterized

Origin and Evolution of character

First Known Use: 1430 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'character' originated from the Greek word 'kharakter' which referred to an engraved mark or symbol.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'character' evolved to refer to a person's moral or ethical qualities, as well as the distinctive traits that make up an individual's personality.