41441 It's characteristic of him to behave like that. Swift 277719 A polite manner is characteristic of Japanese people. CM 34357 Pigs share certain characteristics with human beings. Swift 934481 He spoke with a softness characteristic of southerners. LittleBoy 325919 A green color is a characteristic of that type of apple. CM 258109 I got over the difficulty with my characteristic tenacity. CM