C1adjectiveformalpsychology
US/əˈkʌs.təmd/
UK/əˈkʌs.təmd/
used to something because you have experienced it often
In context
After a week in Hà Nội, I grew accustomed to the noise of motorbikes.
My eyes slowly became accustomed to the dark room.
She is not accustomed to being spoken to so rudely.
Words that go with accustomed
adjective + preposition
- accustomed toMany older people are not accustomed to paying by phone.
adverb + adjective
- well accustomedNurses are well accustomed to working long night shifts.
- long accustomedVoters, long accustomed to broken promises, did not believe him.
- fully accustomedIt took months before she felt fully accustomed to life abroad.
adjective + noun
- accustomed placeGrandpa sat in his accustomed place by the window.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am accustomed to wake up early.Correct: I am accustomed to waking up early.