prosaic
adjective
Simple meaning
Overly plain, simple or commonplace, to the point of being boring.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
prohzayikSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
pɹoʊˈzeɪɪk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adjective
(main usage, usually of writing or speaking but also figurative) Overly plain, simple or commonplace, to the point of being boring.
of writing or speaking
Straightforward; matter-of-fact; lacking the feeling or elegance of poetry.
Pertaining to or having the characteristics of prose.
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This meaning: (main usage, usually of writing or speaking but also figurative) Overly plain, simple or commonplace, to the point of being boring.
Used this way, prosaic is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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