habitual

adjective
UK: /həˈbɪtʃ.u.əl/
US: /həˈbɪtʃ.u.əl/

  1. Done or doing something by habit.

    1. He is a habitual liar, so don't believe him.
    2. Late for work became a habitual thing after his car broke down and he missed the bus.

  2. Usual or typical of someone; characteristic.

    1. His habitual expression was one of mild surprise.
    2. The habitual lateness of the trains was a constant source of frustration for commuters every morning.

Synonyms

usual customary routine typical regular inveterate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "habitual" in English means: Done or doing something by habit., Usual or typical of someone; characteristic..

The phonetic transcription of "habitual" is /həˈbɪtʃ.u.əl/ in British English and /həˈbɪtʃ.u.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "habitual": usual, customary, routine, typical, regular, inveterate.

Example usage of "habitual": "He is a habitual liar, so don't believe him.". More examples on the page.