characteristically

[US]/ˌkæriktə'ristikli/
[UK]/ˈkærɪktəˈrɪstɪklɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a typical or representative manner.

Example Sentences

he was characteristically calm and matter-of-fact.

MacTavish was characteristically forthright in his reply.

Chemical laser is characteristically energized by an exoergic chemical reaction which produces the nece ssary population inversion of lasing species.

Any of numerous orthopteran insects of the families Locustidae(or Acrididae) and Tettigoniidae, often destructive to plants and characteristically having long, powerful hind legs adapted for jumping.

These tumors, to date, have occurred over a wide age range in postpubertal females, are characteristically unilateral, and confined to the ovary at presentation.

She characteristically arrives late to meetings.

He characteristically wears colorful socks.

The artist's work is characteristically abstract.

She characteristically speaks with confidence.

The detective's characteristically sharp mind helped solve the case.

He characteristically orders the same coffee every morning.

Her characteristically calm demeanor helps in stressful situations.

The chef's dishes are characteristically spicy.

He characteristically takes charge in group projects.

The author's writing style is characteristically humorous.

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