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(char-ac-ter-is-ti-cal-ly) 7 syllables

Definition

adverb. in a way that is typical of a person or thing.

Example Sentence

He arrived characteristically late.

More Example Sentences

He behaves characteristically silly in class.

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Rhymes

  • artistically
  • linguistically
  • logistically
  • statistically
  • stylistically

  • euphemistically
  • journalistically
  • optimistically
  • realistically

  • characteristically
  • ritualistically
  • unrealistically

  • uncharacteristically
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