Charactery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkæɹ.ək.təɹ.i/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Charactery is a noun meaning (informal, rare) Characterful.
Meaning
(informal, rare) Characterful.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) The art or means of characterizing.
- (obsolete) a system of signs or characters, i.e. symbolism.
- (obsolete) A distinctive mark.
- (obsolete) Something which has a meaning.
Example Sentences
I will construe to thee All the charactery of my sad brows.
Sometimes she looked at Raymond, as if to say—That it should be so! At others her countenance expressed—I will still do all I can to make you happy. But Adrian read with uncertain aim the charactery of her face, and might mistake.—Clara was always with her, and she seemed most at ease
Word Forms
- characteries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caract, charact, character, char, notation, note.
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