Synonyms of CHARACTER

noun

1. an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

   Also: fictional character, fictitious character.

2. a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something

   • QUALITY19
   • LINEAMENT11

3. the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions

   • FIBER10
   • FIBRE10

4. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

   • ROLE4
   • PART6
   • PERSONA9

   Also: theatrical role.

5. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

   • ECCENTRIC15
   • TYPE9
   • CASE6

6. a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability

   • REFERENCE14

   Also: character reference.

7. a written symbol that is used to represent speech

   • GRAPHEME16

   Also: graphic symbol.