inveterate (Meaning)
inveterate (s)
habitual
inveterate (r)
in a habitual and longstanding manner
inveterate (a.)
Old; long-established.
Firmly established by long continuance; obstinate; deep-rooted; of long standing; as, an inveterate disease; an inveterate abuse.
Having habits fixed by long continuance; confirmed; habitual; as, an inveterate idler or smoker.
Malignant; virulent; spiteful.
inveterate (v. t.)
To fix and settle by long continuance.
Synonyms & Antonyms of inveterate
inveterate Sentence Examples
- He was an inveterate smoker, unable to go more than an hour without a cigarette.
- Despite his efforts to change, he remained an inveterate procrastinator.
- She was known as an inveterate traveler, always seeking new adventures.
- The inveterate gambler couldn't resist the allure of the casino.
- His inveterate optimism buoyed the spirits of everyone around him.
- The inveterate nature of his habits made it challenging to break free from them.
- She was an inveterate collector of antique books, with shelves filled to the brim.
- Despite warnings from friends and family, he remained an inveterate risk-taker.
- The inveterate nature of the problem required a comprehensive solution.
- Even in old age, he retained his inveterate love for adventure and exploration.
FAQs About the word inveterate
habitual, in a habitual and longstanding mannerOld; long-established., Firmly established by long continuance; obstinate; deep-rooted; of long standing; as, an
deep, hard-core, lifelong, entrenched, confirmed, rooted,persistent, chronic, settled, unalterable
brief,transient, provisional, transient, short-term, brief, temporary, momentary, short-term, temporary
He was an inveterate smoker, unable to go more than an hour without a cigarette.
Despite his efforts to change, he remained an inveterate procrastinator.
She was known as an inveterate traveler, always seeking new adventures.
The inveterate gambler couldn't resist the allure of the casino.
