ACCUSTOMED
Dictionary entry overview: What does accustomed mean? • ACCUSTOMED (adjective)
The adjective ACCUSTOMED has 2 senses:
1. (often followed by 'to') in the habit of or adapted to
2. commonly used or practiced; usual
Familiarity information: ACCUSTOMED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• ACCUSTOMED (adjective)
Meaning:
(often followed by 'to') in the habit of or adapted to
Context examples:
accustomed to doing her own work / I've grown accustomed to her face
Similar:
used to; wont to (in the habit)
Antonym:
unaccustomed (not habituated to; unfamiliar with)
Meaning:
Commonly used or practiced; usual
Synonyms:
wonted; accustomed; customary; habitual
Context examples:
his accustomed thoroughness / took his customary morning walk / his habitual comment / with her wonted candor
Similar:
usual (occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure)
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