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
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
rooted,deep, lifelong, confirmed, entrenched, hard-core,persistent, unchangeable, chronic, intrinsic
momentary, fleeting, short-term, temporary, brief, interim, provisional, short-term, momentary, fleeting
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.
