Definition of Accustomed

1. Adjective. (often followed by 'to') in the habit of or adapted to. "I've grown accustomed to her face"

Similar to: Used To, Wont To
Antonyms: Unaccustomed

2. Adjective. Commonly used or practiced; usual. "With her wonted candor"
Exact synonyms: Customary, Habitual, Wonted
Similar to: Usual
Derivative terms: Custom, Habit

Definition of Accustomed

1. a. Familiar through use; usual; customary.

Definition of Accustomed

1. Adjective. Familiar through use; usual; customary. ¹

2. Adjective. Inured to; adapted to existing conditions. ¹

3. Adjective. (obsolete) Frequented by customers ¹

4. Verb. (past of accustom) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Accustomed

1. accustom [v] - See also: accustom

Medical Definition of Accustomed

1. 1. Familiar through use; usual; customary. "An accustomed action." 2. Frequented by customers. "A well accustomed shop." Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Accustomed

accusing
accusingly
accusive
accusor
accusors
accusour
accustom
accustomable
accustomably
accustomance
accustomances
accustomarily
accustomary
accustomation
accustomations
accustomed (current term)
accustomedly
accustomedness
accustoming
accustomization
accustomize
accustoms
ace in the hole
ace of aces
ace of clubs
ace of diamonds
ace of hearts
ace of spades
ace up one's sleeve
aceanthrylene

Literary usage of Accustomed

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1904)
"If ' the people can not be compelled to adopt a nomenclature that is thrust upon them as a substitute for that to which they have always been accustomed ..."

2. Proceedings (1854)
"... little accustomed to speak in public, and tho' she had the care of her little children, and with her own hands had to make the bread for a family of ..."

3. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1900)
"... with especial commendation a gamecock named Tarlton after the famous comedian, because before combat, it was accustomed to drum loudly with its wings. ..."

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