inveterate
i
ɪ
n
n
v
v
e
ɛ
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
a
ə
t
t
e
British pronunciation
/ɪnvˈɛtəɹˌe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "inveterate"

inveterate
01

habitual, firmly established, and unlikely to change

example
Example
click on words
Despite numerous attempts to quit smoking, John remained an inveterate smoker, unable to break the habit.
Sarah 's inveterate love for chocolate meant she could never resist a piece, no matter how hard she tried.
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store