prosaic
UK: /prəˈzeɪ.ɪk/ | US: /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/
adj. lacking poetic beauty; dull, unimaginative
adj. commonplace or ordinary; not exciting
prosaic = pros<prose> + aic<adjective suffix>
- pros (from Latin prosa, meaning "straightforward speech" or "prose")
- aic (adjective-forming suffix, indicating "related to" or "characterized by")
Etymology Origin:
The word prosaic originates from the Latin prosa ("prose"), which referred to straightforward, non-metrical writing (as opposed to poetry). By the 17th century, prosaic evolved in English to describe writing or speech that was dull or lacking poetic flair. Over time, its meaning expanded to characterize anything mundane or uninspired, reflecting the perceived plainness of prose compared to poetry.
His prosaic description of the sunset failed to capture its beauty.
The report was filled with prosaic details but no insightful analysis.
She longed for adventure, tired of her prosaic daily routine.
The dialogue in the play felt prosaic and uninspired.
Despite the exotic location, his journal entries remained oddly prosaic.