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Synonyms & Similar Words
ordinary
usual
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uninteresting
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lackluster
pedestrian
workaday
quotidian
prosy
Meaning of Mundane
The primary meaning of "mundane" refers to something that is dull, ordinary, and lacking in interest or excitement.
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "mundane" as:
- * Lacking interest or excitement; dull
- * Relating to the world rather than to spiritual or heavenly matters
- * Typical of or concerned with the ordinary and routine aspects of life
Etymology of Mundane
The word "mundane" has its roots in the Latin word "mundanus," meaning "of or pertaining to the world"
Historically, the term was used to distinguish worldly or earthly concerns from spiritual or heavenly ones
Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include the connotation of dullness or lack of excitement
Example Uses
- The mundane tasks of daily life can be overwhelming at times
- She tried to escape the mundane routine of her job by taking a vacation
- The movie's mundane plot made it hard to stay engaged
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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