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Grammar : Adj

Spell : huh-bich-oo-uhl

Phonetic Transcription : həˈbɪtʃ u əl

Definition of habitual

Origin : mid-15c., from Medieval Latin habitualis "pertaining to habit or dress," from Latin habitus (see habit (n.)).

adj usual, established

Example sentences :

"Oh, I guess it wouldn't hurt them," said Yates, with a lack of tact that was not habitual.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

In Rose's eyes, the habitual look of patience and understanding deepened.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

"See here, Hewson," St. John said, with his habitual lack of manners.
Extract from : « Questionable Shapes » by William Dean Howells

Vernon was silent: none of his habitual defences served him in this hour.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

A shade of some habitual sternness had crept over the features.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

His glance fell; his countenance resumed its habitual gloom.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

"You epitomize it beautifully," said Mr. Caryll, with a reversion to his habitual manner.
Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini

Their habitual policy was safe, and, on the whole, successful.
Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French

And, with all the habitual indolence of his lounging manner, he departed.
Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever

"Guessed with your habitual perspicuity, madam," said Haggerstone, bowing.
Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

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