character
nounHow many syllables in character?
There are 3 syllables in the word character.How to pronounce character:
Definition of character:
- character (noun):
- an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story).
- the combination of qualities distinguishing an individual person, group of people, or place
- one of the attributes (see attribute entry 1 sense 1) or features that make up and distinguish an individual
Synonyms for character:
attributes
bent
case
cast
character reference
complexion
constitution
disposition
eccentric
fiber
fibre
fictional character
fictitious character
glyph
graph
grapheme
graphic symbol
icon
imaginary being
individuality
kidney
letter
lineament
make-up
marked traits
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Antonyms for character:
anonymity
bad manners
bad name
bad reputation
criticism
depression
disapproval
disbelief
discourtesy
discredit
disesteem
disfavor
disfavour
disgrace
dishonor
dishonour
dislike
disregard
disreputableness
disrepute
disrespect
dullness
evil
heedlessness
ignominy
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Here are some other common 3-syllable words.
- Satima
- workmanship
- limited
- slothfulness
- legibly
- tedium
- sillier
- loyally
- glassy-eyed
- genuineness
- relegate
- misdirect
- mistrustful
- fathomless
- idolise
- apprenticed
- pinecone
- distinctive
- exhausted
- unsettle
- passable
- obdurate
- Ianthe
- perspective
- utensil
- twenty five
- sycophant
- anarchy
- reticent
- conjunction
- entourage
- unconcerned
- occurring
- limerick's
- enlighten
- distressful
- reiterate
- katydid
- amante
- Euglena
- teaspoonful
- disturbing
- stringently
- unperturbed
- stupendous
- petulance
- erudite
- playfully
- bellyful
- agitate
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