mundane

[mʌnˈdeɪn]

mundane Definition

  • 1lacking interest or excitement; dull
  • 2relating to the practical and ordinary matters of daily life

Using mundane: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mundane" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I spend my mundane days working at a desk.

  • Example

    The task was so mundane that I fell asleep.

  • Example

    She longed for something more than the mundane routine of everyday life.

mundane Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for mundane

Phrases with mundane

  • the physical world as opposed to the spiritual world

    Example

    He was torn between his desire for spiritual enlightenment and his responsibilities in the mundane world.

  • the study of astrology as it relates to everyday life

    Example

    Mundane astrology can be used to predict political events and economic trends.

  • a style of art or literature that depicts ordinary, everyday life

    Example

    The novel is an example of mundane realism, portraying the struggles of working-class families in the early 20th century.

Origins of mundane

from Old French 'mondein', meaning 'worldly'

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Summary: mundane in Brief

'Mundane' [mʌnˈdeɪn] describes things that are lacking in interest or excitement, such as a dull task or routine. It also refers to the practical and ordinary matters of daily life. Examples include 'I spend my mundane days working at a desk' and 'She longed for something more than the mundane routine of everyday life.' 'Mundane' extends into phrases like 'mundane world,' which refers to the physical world as opposed to the spiritual world.

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