"in character" meaning in English

See in character in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Audio: en-au-in character.ogg [Australia] Forms: more in character [comparative], most in character [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} in character (comparative more in character, superlative most in character)
  1. (idiomatic) Consistent with one's personality, or the typical behavior one is known for. Tags: idiomatic
    Sense id: en-in_character-en-adj-piFklatV

Prepositional phrase

Audio: en-au-in character.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} in character, {{en-PP}} in character
  1. (idiomatic, drama, roleplaying games) Acting as the character, not as oneself. Tags: idiomatic Categories (topical): Drama, Role-playing games Related terms: kayfabe
    Sense id: en-in_character-en-prep_phrase-W7Ugi~Xg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 20 80 Topics: broadcasting, drama, dramaturgy, entertainment, film, lifestyle, media, television, theater

Alternative forms

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