characterful

adjective char·ac·ter·ful \ˈker-ik-tər-fəl, ˈka-rik-\

: having interesting or unusual qualities : having character

Full Definition of CHARACTERFUL

: markedly expressive of character <a characterful face>

: marked by character <a characterful decision>

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1901

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