characterful

adjective

char·​ac·​ter·​ful ˈker-ik-tər-fəl How to pronounce characterful (audio)
ˈka-rik-
1
: markedly expressive of character
a characterful face
2
: marked by character
a characterful decision

Examples of characterful in a Sentence

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Spanish-Mexican painter Rafael Uriegas’s vibrant, characterful murals open up the lobby. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 All interiors were devised in 2022 by Susie Atkinson, who has melded contemporary features with classic and antique furniture to create characterful, idiosyncratic rooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 For a change of pace, head to Balat, one of Istanbul’s most characterful neighbourhoods. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026 The restaurant nods to its royal heritage through a characterful design that combines classic Mayfair elegance with a modern dining experience. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for characterful

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of characterful was in 1893

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“Characterful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/characterful. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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