adj
Uncommon
mundane
mn-DAYN
Mundane (adj) means Ordinary and unremarkable; part of everyday routine rather than exciting or unusual. Example: “After the excitement of the trip, returning to mundane chores felt dull.”
adj
1
Ordinary and unremarkable; part of everyday routine rather than exciting or unusual.
"After the excitement of the trip, returning to mundane chores felt dull."
"Filing paperwork is one of the more mundane parts of the job."
2
Relating to the ordinary physical world rather than the spiritual or supernatural.
"The ritual was said to bridge the mundane and the divine."
How to use mundane
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDull, routine, and everyday — or, in an older sense, belonging to the earthly rather than the spiritual world.
Common pairings
mundane task
mundane routine
mundane life
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Word forms
- Plural
- mundanes
- Comparative
- mundaner
- Superlative
- mundanest
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After the excitement of the trip, returning to _____ chores felt dull.
Etymology
From Old French mondain, from Late Latin mundanus, from Latin mundus ("world").
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What does “mundane” mean?
The word “mundane” means ordinary and unremarkable; part of everyday routine rather than exciting or unusual. In plain terms, dull, routine, and everyday — or, in an older sense, belonging to the earthly rather than the spiritual world.
How do you pronounce “mundane”?
“Mundane” is pronounced mn-DAYN ([mʌnˈdeɪn] in IPA).
How do you use “mundane” in a sentence?
Here is “mundane” used in a sentence: “After the excitement of the trip, returning to mundane chores felt dull.”
What is another word for “mundane”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mundane” include mainstreamer and banausic.
What is the opposite of “mundane”?
The opposite of “mundane” — its antonyms — are athlete, empath, genius, intellectual and mad scientist.
What part of speech is “mundane”?
“Mundane” is an adjective.
Where does the word “mundane” come from?
The word “mundane” comes from Late Latin. From Old French mondain, from Late Latin mundanus, from Latin mundus ("world").
Is “mundane” a common word?
“Mundane” is an uncommon word in modern English.
