accustomed
adjective
Synonyms
- given
- habituated
- used
- wont
Example Sentences
Mark Takahashi, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022 The first half, hosted by Allie Rivera, uses the accustomed short-form improv sketch format. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022 While areas like the Texas Panhandle are accustomed to severe drought, areas like Emory, less than 100 miles east of Dallas, are having to get used to it. Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2022 The city is accustomed to sad or negative images of migrant camps, caravans, overcrowded shelters and deportations, said Enrique Lucero Vázquez, Tijuana’s director of migrant services. Wendy Fry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Whoever takes on the role is sure to face a level of notoriety that special masters are not accustomed to. Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 But that doesn’t matter to the masses of a fan base that has grown accustomed to elite QB play. oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 Still, there were issues on the offensive line Saturday night in UK’s 37-13 win against Miami (Ohio), soft spots where the Wildcats are accustomed to bricks. Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Sep. 2022 Thanks to his tireless commitment, the trickle of releases to which English-language readers of the Russian’s work have become accustomed over the past two decades will soon turn into a torrent. Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Middle English acustumed "customary, used (to)," from past participle of acustomen "to accustom"
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
accustomed
adjective
accustomed 1 of 2
adjective
Synonyms & Similar Words
- used
- habituated
- wont
- prone
- given
- inured
- inclined
- experienced
- liable
- apt
- likely
- hardened
- seasoned
- addicted
- practiced
- practised
- veteran
- hooked
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unaccustomed
- unwonted
- unlikely
- unused
- averse
- opposed
- unapt
- disinclined
- inexperienced
- new
- unseasoned
- weaned
- disaccustomed
accustomed
2 of 2verb
Synonyms & Similar Words
- introduced
- acquainted
- familiarized
- educated
- oriented
- habituated
- orientated
- initiated
- exposed
- informed
- versed
- trained
- subjected
- apprised
- schooled
- wont
- presented
- grounded
- enlightened
- instructed
- warned
- briefed
- filled in
- advised
- reacquainted
- clued (in)
- told
- tipped (off)
- wised (up)
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of accustomed are customary, habitual, usual, and wonted. While all these words mean "familiar through frequent or regular repetition," accustomed is less emphatic than wonted or habitual in suggesting fixed habit or invariable custom.
While the synonyms customary and accustomed are close in meaning, customary applies to what accords with the practices, conventions, or usages of an individual or community.
The words habitual and accustomed can be used in similar contexts, but habitual suggests a practice settled or established by much repetition.
The words usual and accustomed are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, usual stresses the absence of strangeness or unexpectedness.
The synonyms wonted and accustomed are sometimes interchangeable, but wonted stresses habituation but usually applies to what is favored, sought, or purposefully cultivated.