Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prosaic

adjective
/prəˈzeɪ.ɪk/
Definition
Commonplace, unromantic, or lacking poetic beauty.
Examples
  • The prosaic design of the building failed to inspire any admiration.
  • Despite his prosaic lifestyle, he found joy in the little things.
  • Her prosaic speech did not captivate the audience.
Meaning
Prosaic refers to something that is dull or ordinary, lacking in imagination or excitement.
Synonyms
  • dull
  • mundane
  • ordinary
  • uninteresting
  • banal