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Synonyms & Similar Words
banality
dullness
monotony
routine
ordinary
commonplace
tediousness
blandness
insipidity
lackluster
unremarkability
mediocrity
averageness
normality
regularity
sameness
uniformity
humdrum
dreariness
tedium
tiresomeness
prosaicism
flatness
staleness
triteness
hackneyedness
clichedness
overfamiliarity
predictability
uneventfulness
Meaning of Mundanity
The quality of being mundane, or lacking interest or excitement
Definitions
- The state or quality of being mundane, ordinary, or lacking interest
- * The quality of being dull, unexciting, or uninspiring
Etymology of Mundanity
The word "mundanity" originates from the Latin "mundanus," meaning "of or pertaining to the world," and the suffix "-ity," which forms an abstract noun
Historically, the term has been used to describe the ordinary, everyday aspects of life, often in contrast to the sacred or spiritual
Example Uses
- The mundanity of daily routine can be overwhelming at times
- * She tried to escape the mundanity of her office job by taking up a hobby
- * The movie's focus on the mundanity of suburban life made it relatable to many viewers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
excitement
thrill
adventure
enthusiasm
eagerness
interest
fascination
captivation
allure
appeal
charm
glamour
exoticness
unusualness
extraordinariness
rarity
uniqueness
splendor
magnificence
grandeur
spectacle