character

noun
UK: /ˈkærəktər/
US: /ˈkærəktər/

  1. A person in a book, play, film, or story.

    1. She is my favourite character in the movie, so interesting. [ ] [ ]
    2. The main character's journey is about self-discovery and facing fear. [ ] [ ]

  2. The qualities that make up who you are; personality.

    1. He has a kind character, always helping everyone around. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her strong character allowed her to overcome challenges and achieve her goals. [ ] [ ]

  3. Moral strength or goodness.

    1. It takes character to admit when you have done something wrong. [ ] [ ]
    2. Integrity and honesty are essential aspects of a person's character. [ ] [ ]

  4. A letter, number, or symbol used in writing or printing.

    1. This password must contain at least 8 characters, or it will fail. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each character in this font has a unique design and precise width. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

personality part nature letter disposition symbol role
character verb

  1. To portray or represent someone in a play or film.

    1. The actor will character a brave soldier in the war movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. She can character anyone really well, from a child to an old man. [ ] [ ]
character adjective

  1. Distinctive; typical; relating to a particular person or thing.

    1. The old town has character buildings and narrow cobblestone streets. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wine has a character flavor, reflecting the region where it came. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "character" in English means: A person in a book, play, film, or story., The qualities that make up who you are; personality., Moral strength or goodness., A letter, number, or symbol used in writing or printing..

The phonetic transcription of "character" is /ˈkærəktər/ in British English and /ˈkærəktər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "character": personality, part, nature, letter, disposition, symbol, role.

Example usage of "character": "She is my favourite character in the movie, so interesting.". More examples on the page.