Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

true-to-form

adjective

/truː tə fɔːrm/

Definition

Adhering closely to a particular version, style, or personality; displaying characteristics that are consistent with someone’s established pattern or typical behavior.

Examples

Her advice was true-to-form, always practical and straightforward.
The film was true-to-form, perfectly capturing the essence of the book.
His reaction was true-to-form; he always responds with humor in tense situations.

Meaning

Used to describe someone or something that is behaving or presenting in a way that is consistent with previous instances, especially in a reliable or predictable manner.