in character
The phrase "in character" is commonly used in drama and role-playing to describe actions that align with a specific role, as well as in everyday contexts to denote behavior consistent with one's usual personality.
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Definition
B2Drama, Role-Playing
(idiomatic)Acting as a specific role, not as oneself.
Example
- During the play, she stayed in character the entire time.
- In the game, he always speaks in character to enhance the experience.
B2General
(idiomatic)Behaving in a way that is typical of one's usual personality.
Example
- His kind gesture was completely in character for him.
- Her outburst was not in character; she's usually so calm.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in character":