creature of habit



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creature of habit

One who prefers the comfort and reliability of routine and habitual behavior. My brother is far too much a creature of habit to be up for something like backpacking across Europe. I know we're told to shuck our routines and live spontaneously, but I'm a creature of habit—it's just easier when you know exactly how each day will pan out.
See also: creature, habit, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bonnie['bɔni]
Alty['ɔ:lti]
Philemonfi-LEE-mən (English), fie-LEE-mən (English)Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Margherita-Italian
Nerida-Indigenous Australian
Isaurus-Late Roman