Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inveterate
Adjective
/ɪnˈvɛt.ər.ət/
Definition
Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
Examples
- He is an inveterate liar who cannot be trusted.
- Her inveterate habit of procrastination often leads to last-minute chaos.
- The inveterate traveler has visited over fifty countries in his lifetime.
Meaning
Describes someone who is deeply ingrained in a certain behavior or attitude for a long time.
Synonyms
- Chronic
- Habitual
- Persistent
- Settled
