customary
Translation
customary, usual, traditional
Examples
It is customary to leave a tip.
It is customary to leave a tip.
She gave her customary smile.
She gave her customary smile.
Grammar Patterns
it is customary ((to do sth.)) it is the usual or traditional thing to do It is customary to shake hands when you meet someone.
customary + noun usual or normal He sat in his customary chair by the fire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: usual, traditional, conventional; Antonyms: unusual, unconventional
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'custom' plus the adjective suffix '-ary'.
Memory Tips
If something is a 'custom', then doing it is 'customary'.