habitual (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

Definition

Done or doing constantly or as a habit.

Examples

• The habitual use of the gym means she's incredibly fit.

• He was a habitual offender, with a long record of petty crimes.

• She found his habitual punctuality quite reassuring.

How to Use habitual

habitual of (prepositional phrase)

Done or doing constantly or as a habit in relation to something specific. — "He was habitual of staying up late."

Synonyms of habitual

Words with a similar meaning to habitual:

• customary
• regular
• constant
• inveterate

Antonyms of habitual

Words with the opposite meaning to habitual:

• occasional
• sporadic

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