1verb
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
“You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist”
01 Word definition
characterize
12 letters · 5 vowels · 7 consonants
Is CHARACTERIZE a word?
Yes. CHARACTERIZE is a 12-letter verb. describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-H-A-R-A-C-T-E-R-I-Z-EHow do you spell CHARACTERIZE?
CHARACTERIZE contains 12 letters, begins with C, and ends with E.
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2verb
be characteristic of
“What characterizes a Venetian painting?”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗qualifycharacterise
02 Letter breakdown
How is CHARACTERIZE spelled?
C1H2A3R4A5C6T7E8R9I10Z11E12
03 Word-game status
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FAQ Quick answers
About CHARACTERIZE.
How do you spell CHARACTERIZE?
CHARACTERIZE is spelled C-H-A-R-A-C-T-E-R-I-Z-E. It contains 12 letters.