flat character

American  

[flat kar-ik-ter] / ˈflæt ˈkær ɪk tər /

noun

1. an easily recognized character type in fiction who may not be fully delineated but is useful in carrying out some narrative purpose of the author.

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• flat character vs. round character

Example Sentences

Babbitt is a flat character, and that is exactly how Broderick plays him.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2023

Having no sides is certainly one characteristic of a totally flat character!

From Slate • Nov. 15, 2018

Samar's flat character just became round: He's changing, growing, admitting to Elliott that he's lying for egotistical reasons.

From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2017

It is easy to make him a flat character and laugh as he continues to play the “I’m as shocked as you” card.

From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2017

By its flat character, greater size, and multiple points of suppuration.

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