dynamic character

[ dahy-nam-ik kar-ik-ter ]

noun

1. a literary or dramatic character who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude: Compare static character.

   Ebeneezer Scrooge is a dynamic character.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dynamic character¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Still, even without much material to work with, Snook builds a dynamic character: a woman who already felt isolated from her family even before Mia started shutting her out too.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps the most dynamic character in the film is the city itself.

From Seattle Times

Rachel’s lack of screen time is even more confounding given that she’s the most dynamic character with the most compelling tale to tell.

From Los Angeles Times

As a result, no neatly arranged rendering of the running argument Adams had with Jefferson after 1813 can do justice to its dynamic character.

From Literature

In a series known for sharp writing and committed performances, Mohammed took advantage of the most dynamic character arc.

From Los Angeles Times