How to use "characteristic" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "characteristic" in popular movie and book plots

  • A characteristic last-minute gift and message from Matt prompt Jean into racing to the railway station.  - Yanks
  • The characteristic smell of bitter almonds.  - Daylight Robbery on the Orient Express
  • Hunter covers the marathon with his characteristic gonzo style, weaving his own experiences into the coverage of the story.  - The Curse of Lono
  • He also has his characteristic left wrist mole, which Number Six has lost.  - The Schizoid Man (The Prisoner)
  • Loach's characteristic attention to detail renders the film a period piece".  - Looks and Smiles
  • As she says "there's nothing left to fear", the piranha's characteristic trilling sound drowns out the waves on a beach.  - Piranha (1978 film)
  • There is adventure and fun as well as the detail which is a characteristic of all Enid Blyton books and loved by Enid Blyton fans.  - The Circus Series
  • Narutaki-Sou is filled with characteristic and eccentric people.  - Mahoraba
  • The narrator and his character reflect that this independent streak is characteristic of American citizens.  - Knickerbocker Holiday
  • Wendy receives the news with a characteristic mixture of sympathy and amusement.  - Life Is Sweet (film)
  • This literary trope is characteristic of many late 20th century Western works of metafiction.  - Give Yourself Goosebumps
  • This plot structure is characteristic of many of Reynolds's works.  - Revelation Space
  • Oblomov’s distinguishing characteristic is his slothful attitude towards life.  - Oblomov
  • Doe accepts the promotion to Bombing Officer with characteristic enthusiasm.  - Tell England
  • Stuart's principal characteristic is that he does whatever he wants, whenever he wants, however he wants.  - Queer as Folk (UK TV series)
  • At an awards banquet, she thanks Margo, Bill, Lloyd and Karen with characteristic effusion, while all four stare back at her coldly.  - All About Eve

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