prosaic

adjective
UK: /prəʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/
US: /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

  1. Ordinary and not interesting or exciting.

    1. The prosaic life didn't suit her so she ran away to join the circus.
    2. He writes in a very prosaic style with very little imagery and enthusiasm.

  2. Lacking poetic beauty; commonplace.

    1. My days are full of prosaic tasks, like cleaning the house.
    2. The poet’s more prosaic works described his humdrum routine at the office.

Synonyms

commonplace banal ordinary mundane unimaginative pedestrian dull

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prosaic" in English means: Ordinary and not interesting or exciting., Lacking poetic beauty; commonplace..

The phonetic transcription of "prosaic" is /prəʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ in British English and /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prosaic": commonplace, banal, ordinary, mundane, unimaginative, pedestrian, dull.

Example usage of "prosaic": "The prosaic life didn't suit her so she ran away to join the circus.". More examples on the page.