CUSTOMARY
Dictionary entry overview: What does customary mean? • CUSTOMARY (adjective)
The adjective CUSTOMARY has 2 senses:
1. in accordance with convention or custom
2. commonly used or practiced; usual
Familiarity information: CUSTOMARY used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• CUSTOMARY (adjective)
Meaning:
In accordance with convention or custom
Context example:
sealed the deal with the customary handshake
Similar:
conventional (following accepted customs and proprieties)
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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