Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prosaism
Noun
prəʊˈzeɪ.ɪ.zəm
Definition
Prosaism refers to the quality or nature of being prosaic, or the use of prose as opposed to poetry.
Examples
- The novel was criticized for its prosaism, lacking the lyrical quality found in poetry.
- His prosaism in daily conversations sometimes made it hard for others to engage with him.
Meaning
It indicates a lack of poetic beauty, often suggesting something that is plain, mundane, or ordinary.
Synonyms
- Plainness
- Banalness
- Mundaneness
- Commonness
