indole

/ˈɪndoʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A distinct quality of personality or character; a peculiar or characteristic trait

“She had a unique indole that made her stand out in the crowd.”

2. noun

A type of organic compound, a heterocyclic aromatic compound with a benzene ring fused to a pyrrole ring

“The chemist isolated the indole from the plant extract.”

Synonyms

  • character
  • essence
  • personality
  • quintessence
  • trait

Antonyms

  • banality
  • dullness