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View usage for: (kʌstəmri, US -meri) 1. adjectiveCustomary is used to describe things that people usually do in a particular society or in particular circumstances. [formal] It is customary to offer a drink or a snack to guests. At Christmas it was customary for the children to perform bits of poetry. They interrupted the customary one minute's silence with jeers and shouts. Synonyms: usual, general, common, accepted More Synonyms of customary customarily (kʌstəmrəli, US -eərɪli) adverb Marriages in medieval Europe were customarily arranged by the families. Synonyms: usually, generally, commonly, regularly More Synonyms of customary 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]Customary is used to describe something that a particular person usually does or has. The king carried himself with his customary elegance. Yvonne took her customary seat behind her desk. Synonyms: accustomed, regular, usual, habitual More Synonyms of customary customary in British English (ˈkʌstəmərɪ, -təmrɪ) adjective1. in accordance with custom or habitual practice; usual; habitual 2. lawa. founded upon long continued practices and usage rather than law b. (of land, esp a feudal estate) held by custom nounWord forms: plural -aries3. a. a statement in writing of customary laws and practices b. a body of such laws and customs Derived forms customarily (ˈcustomarily) adverb customariness (ˈcustomariness) noun customary in American English (ˈkʌstəˌmɛri) adjective1. in keeping with custom, or usage; usual; habitual 2. Law holding or held by custom nounWord forms: plural ˈcustomˌaries3. a collection of the laws established by custom for a manor, region, etc. SIMILAR WORDS: ˈusual Derived forms customariness (ˈcustomˌariness) noun Word origin ML customarius: see custom Examples of 'customary' in a sentencecustomary In their customary position when the flak flies.They are designed to deal with customary disputes under customary law.He was subject to republican law but permitted to exercise customary law in the resolution of local disputes.Such feelings were not customary at the time '.A familiar figure rose from the bench to take his customary position in the middle of the action.It did not help that the service to him was in short supply but that customary verve and swagger to his game was conspicuous by its absence.It is customary at such times for them to stand as one, arms linked like Roman legions in a square.He continued to play and record and, despite failing eyesight, he performed with his customary verve once he was perched on a stool on stage. In other languagescustomary British English: customary ADJECTIVE Customary is used to describe things that people usually do in a particular society or in particular circumstances. It is customary to offer a drink or a snack to guests. - American English: customary
- Brazilian Portuguese: costumeiro
- Chinese: 通常的
- European Spanish: habitual
- French: habituel
- German: üblich
- Italian: consueto
- Japanese: 慣習的な
- Korean: 관습적인
- European Portuguese: costumeiro
- Latin American Spanish: habitual
Definition usual It is customary to offer a drink or a snack to guests. Synonyms Opposites rare , unusual , exceptional , uncommon , occasional , irregular , infrequent Definition established by custom She took her customary seat behind her desk. Additional synonymsDefinition commonly approved or recognized There is no generally accepted definition of life. Synonyms agreed, received, common, standard, established, traditional, confirmed, regular, usual, approved, acknowledged, recognized, sanctioned, acceptable, universal, authorized, customary, agreed upon, time-honoured, admitted, normal, conventionalDefinition frequently encountered Earthquakes are fairly common in this part of the world. Synonyms usual, standard, daily, regular, ordinary, familiar, plain, conventional, routine, frequent, everyday, customary, commonplace, vanilla (slang), habitual, run-of-the-mill, humdrum, stock, workaday, bog-standard (British, Irish, slang), a dime a dozen Definition established by accepted usage or general agreement The conventional wisdom on these matters is being challenged. Synonyms traditional, accepted, prevailing, orthodox, customary, prevalent, hidebound, wonted |