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accustomed

adjective
ac·​cus·​tomed | \ ə-ˈkəs-təmd How to pronounce accustomed (audio) \

Definition of accustomed

1 : often used or practiced : customary her accustomed cheerfulness
2 : adapted to existing conditions eyes accustomed to the dark
3 : being in the habit or custom a team accustomed to winning
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Other Words from accustomed

accustomedness \ -​təm(d)-​nəs How to pronounce accustomedness (audio) \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for accustomed

Synonyms

given, habituated, used, wont

Antonyms

unaccustomed, unused, unwonted

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usual, customary, habitual, wonted, accustomed mean familiar through frequent or regular repetition. usual stresses the absence of strangeness or unexpectedness. my usual order for lunch customary applies to what accords with the practices, conventions, or usages of an individual or community. the customary waiting period before the application is approved habitual suggests a practice settled or established by much repetition. a habitual morning routine wonted stresses habituation but usually applies to what is favored, sought, or purposefully cultivated. his wonted determination accustomed is less emphatic than wonted or habitual in suggesting fixed habit or invariable custom. accepted the compliment with her accustomed modesty

Examples of accustomed in a Sentence

She arrived early enough to get her accustomed seat in the front row. Josh felt uncomfortably full, as he was not accustomed to eating so much.

Recent Examples on the Web

 Iguodala is 35 and has become accustomed to playing meaningful games in the spring. — Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, "Ex-Warrior Andre Iguodala headed for Clippers, confirms not a soul," 3 Sep. 2019 If the risk outlook changes, rates will increase quickly, and an economy that’s become accustomed to low rates may be in for trouble. — Allison Schrager, Quartz, "Don’t panic: The inverted yield curve doesn’t necessarily signal recession," 17 Aug. 2019 Mackenzie became accustomed to drawing dry landscapes and city streets while growing up in San Diego. — High School Journalism Institute, oregonlive.com, "Photographer finds passion in her art," 20 July 2019 Mary McGrath noted that the Huskies have become accustomed to the rigors of playing for Fendley and the importance of senior leadership. — Bob Narang, chicagotribune.com, "Hersey coach Mary Fendley excited to lead latest group of dedicated Huskies," 14 July 2019 Edison had become accustomed to playing in tight games, and the team displayed the clutch gene in big matches. — Andrew Turner, latimes.com, "Daily Pilot Boys' Soccer Dream Team: Wyatt Burris was a workhorse for Edison," 5 July 2019 While many church members enjoy coffee and conversation after Mass or services, the parishioners at St. James Church in Manchester have become accustomed to a little something extra. — Annie Gentile, courant.com, "Lady Crafters Support St. James Church," 20 June 2019 Today, our society has grown accustomed to talking about all kinds of things being adopted — animals from a shelter, child/family around the holidays for financial/gift support, etc. — Carolyn Hax, The Mercury News, "Carolyn Hax: It’s so wrong how they use the word ‘adopt’," 17 Aug. 2019 Today, our society has grown accustomed to talking about all kinds of things being adopted — animals from a shelter, child/family around the holidays for financial/gift support, etc. — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, "Carolyn Hax: Adopt a good-faith approach to others’ language," 16 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of accustomed

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for accustomed

Middle English acustumed "customary, used (to)," from past participle of acustomen "to accustom"

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accustomed

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of accustomed

: familiar with something so that it seems normal or usual
formal : usual or regular

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accustomed

adjective
ac·​cus·​tomed | \ ə-ˈkə-stəmd How to pronounce accustomed (audio) \

Kids Definition of accustomed

1 : customary sense 2, usual their accustomed lunch hour
2 : familiar with After years of sailing, he was accustomed to rough waves.

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