Meanings
prepositional phrase
- idiomaticroleplaying gamesbroadcastingActing as the character, not as oneself.
It was difficult to stay in character, because I kept wanting to laugh.
Antonyms: out of character
adjectivein character (comparative more in character, superlative most in character)
comparative more in character · superlative most in character
- idiomaticConsistent with one's personality, or the typical behavior one is known for.
That kind of shouting wasn't very in character for her.
Synonyms & antonyms
prepositional phraseActing as the character, not as oneself.
Opposite
Cite this entry
APA
in character. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20character
MLA
“in character.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20character. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in character,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20character.
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