1char·ac·ter·is·tic 
/ˌkerɪktəˈrɪstɪk/ adjective
/ˌkerɪktəˈrɪstɪk/ adjective [more characteristic; most characteristic] : typical of a person, thing, or group : showing the special qualities or traits of a person, thing, or group
▪ He responded to their comments with characteristic good humor. ▪ the herb's characteristic flavor — often + of ▪ Such behavior is not characteristic of a good neighbor.
▪ He responded to their comments with characteristic good humor. ▪ the herb's characteristic flavor — often + of ▪ Such behavior is not characteristic of a good neighbor.
— char·ac·ter·is·ti·cal·ly /ˌkerɪktəˈrɪstɪkli/ adverb
▪ She was characteristically modest when she accepted the reward.
/ˌkerɪktəˈrɪstɪkli/ adverb ▪ She was characteristically modest when she accepted the reward.
