characterful en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek χαράσσω (kharássō) Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Hellenic *-tḗr Ancient Greek -τήρ (-tḗr) Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ (kharaktḗr)der. Latin charactērder. Old French caracterebor. Middle English caracter English character Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *pl̥h₁nós Proto-Germanic *fullaz Proto-Germanic *-fullaz Old English -ful Middle English -ful English -ful English characterful From character + -ful.
Meanings
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Full of character.
It will be sadly missed by enthusiasts who have found Ireland's railways among the most characterful in Europe.
1959 September, W. A. C. Smith, “The end of the Cavan & Leitrim”, in Trains Illustrated, page 415:Definitely no ties or cravats (although I suppose a tie with a polo-necked sweater would be considered characterful).
1980, Bill Oddie, Bill Oddie's Little Black Bird Book, page 61:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more characterful | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most characterful | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (2)
nl karaktervol (Translations) · pl charakterny (Translations)