Inveterate
Definition
(adj) Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change
Examples
“He was an inveterate gambler, spending every weekend at the casino despite his losses.”
“She's an inveterate tea drinker, and by 3 p.m. she's already on cup four.”
“My dad is inveterate when it comes to Sunday crossword puzzles.”
“Inveterate latecomers never get the first slice of cake.”
“At the old bookshop on Maple Street, he kept making inveterate complaints about the price tags.”
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