Accustomed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈkʌs.təmd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Accustomed is an adjective meaning Familiar with something through repeated experience; adapted to existing conditions. (of a person).
Meaning
Familiar with something through repeated experience; adapted to existing conditions. (of a person).
More Meanings
- Familiar through use; usual; customary. (of a thing, condition, activity, etc.)
- simple past and past participle of accustom
- (archaic) Frequented by customers.
Example Sentences
I am not accustomed to walk(ing) long distances.
She is getting more and more accustomed to the cold.
“Miss Bennet, do you know who I am? I have not been accustomed to such language as this.”
Young Overton’s face assumed the bothered look of the man who is more accustomed to using his muscles than his wits […]
Synonyms for accustomed
Depending on context, synonyms include habituated, inured, used, wonted, customary, habitual.
Antonyms for accustomed
Common opposites include unaccustomed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wonted, habitual, usual, customary, used, routine.
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