Charactered

/ˈkærəktərd/ adjective

Definition

Having a character, distinctive quality, or particular nature; marked or defined by specific characteristics.

Etymology

From 'character' plus the past participle suffix '-ed', indicating something that possesses or has been given a character or distinctive mark.

Kelly Says

A 'well-charactered' novel means its people feel real and distinct—the word shows how 'character' evolved from a physical mark into something about personality and identity.

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