accustomed

American  

[uh-kuhs-tuhmd] / əˈkʌs təmd /

adjective

1. customary; usual; habitual.

   in their accustomed manner.

   Synonyms:

   regular, normal, characteristic

   Antonyms:

   unusual

2. habituated; acclimated (usually followed byto ).

   accustomed to staying up late; accustomed to the noise of the subway.

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accustomed British  

/ əˈkʌstəmd /

adjective

1. usual; customary

2. used or inured (to)

3. in the habit (of)

   accustomed to walking after meals

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Other Word Forms

• accustomedly adverb
• accustomedness noun
• half-accustomed adjective
• well-accustomed adjective

Etymology

Origin of accustomed

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; accustom, -ed ²

Example Sentences

And they wrote that cat owners were required to "make considerations of welfare and not letting cats outside when they are accustomed to it, can be detrimental to their welfare".

From BBC

I’ve grown so accustomed to this feature that I really miss it when driving other vehicles, and I have to remind myself to look manually.

From The Wall Street Journal

In fashion, white has long been a staple rather than a statement and as a Colour of the Year it presents a different challenge to designers more accustomed to bold shades.

From BBC

“But these parents have become so accustomed to it that it has become their new normal.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Frankly, it’s been inspiring to watch the reaction of fans who aren’t accustomed to our absurd marketplace, who aren’t already beaten down by the costs and fees and are calling the organizers out.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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