characteristically
/ˌkɛ rək tə ˈrɪ stɪk li/
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Definition(s):
- (adv) in characteristic manner
Usage(s):
- But Warren seems characteristically unfazed by the criticism.
- Prone to laugh the world off in one breath, to succumb helplessly to it in the next, he characteristically concludes his final contribution to Letters from Iceland:.
- Stipe's lyrics remain characteristically erudite and elusive.
Quotes
- Carter praised Sorensen's decision to withdraw as "characteristically generous and unselfish, designed to spare the administration and the country the effects of a divisive and emotional controversy."on Nov 20, 2008 By: Jimmy Carter Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer
- Fox's News Channel's Brit Hume called it a "marvelously eloquent speech delivered in the characteristically flawless way by the new president."on Jan 20, 2009 By: Brit Hume Source: FOXNews
- In a tribute to Marshall , Kagan wrote: "During the year that marked the bicentennial of the Constitution, Justice Marshall gave a characteristically candid speech. He declared that the Constitution, as originally drafted and conceived, was...on Jul 7, 2010 By: Elena Kagan Source: Madison Times
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