Synonyms for
Characters
Definition
Characters are the people or animals in a story, movie, or play.
Synonyms & similar words
graphicsymbol
fiber
fictitiouscharacter
part
quality
eccentric
role
type
grapheme
fibre
case
theatricalrole
fictionalcharacter
reference
lineament
persona
character
characterreference
personages
individuals
figures
personalities
cast
roles
parts
players
performers
actors
actresses
protagonists
antagonists
heroes
villains
stars
icons
symbols
emblems
avatars
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- main character
- supporting character
- character development
- character arc
- character traits
- character analysis
- character sketch
- character witness
Word family
Usage note
When referring to people in a story or play, 'character' is the standard term. Avoid using 'characters' to refer to inanimate objects or abstract concepts unless in a highly metaphorical context.
Example sentences
- The characters in the movie were so funny.
- I like to dress up as my favorite character for Halloween.
- The author created many unique characters in the book.
- The characters in the play were very talented actors.
- My favorite character in the game is the wizard.
Quotes
We become what we behold. We shape our tools, and thereafter our tools shape us. - Marshall McLuhan
It is the characters that make the play, not the actors. - William Shakespeare
A true hero is a hero not because he is brave or strong or clever or faithful, but because he is so truly and deeply good that he inspires others to be good also. - Unknown