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CHARACTERIZING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Characterizing.

Characterizing - as a verb

Describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

Example: "You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
characterise19qualify22
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remember14think of
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be characteristic of

Example: "What characterizes a venetian painting?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
characterise19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
differentiate20distinguish16mark10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The characterizing trait of her personality is her determination."
"His characterizing feature is his tallness."
"The characterizing element of this painting is its vibrant colors."
"The characterizing attribute of this car is its speed."
"The characterizing quality of this book is its suspense."
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Word Game Points

Is CHARACTERIZING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, characterizing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHARACTERIZING has a SCRABBLE points total of 31.

Is CHARACTERIZING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, characterizing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHARACTERIZING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 34.

Is CHARACTERIZING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, characterizing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHARACTERIZING has a WORDFEUD points total of 34.

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