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mundane

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mundane /ˌmʌnˈdeɪn/ adjective
mundane
/ˌmʌnˈdeɪn/
adjective
Learner's definition of MUNDANE
[more mundane; most mundane]
: dull and ordinary单调乏味的;平淡的
: relating to ordinary life on earth rather than to spiritual things世俗的
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 9659 COCA: 8820

mundane

adjective

mun·​dane ˌmən-ˈdān How to pronounce mundane (audio)
ˈmən-ˌdān
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the world
2
: characterized by the practical, transitory, and ordinary : commonplace
the mundane concerns of day-to-day life
mundanely adverb
mundaneness
ˌmən-ˈdān-nəs How to pronounce mundane (audio)
ˈmən-ˌdān-
noun
mundanity noun
Choose the Right Synonym for mundane

earthly, worldly, mundane mean belonging to or characteristic of the earth.

earthly often implies a contrast with what is heavenly or spiritual.

abandoned earthly concerns and entered a convent

worldly and mundane both imply a relation to the immediate concerns and activities of human beings, worldly suggesting tangible personal gain or gratification

worldly goods

and mundane suggesting reference to the immediate and practical.

a mundane discussion of finances

Example Sentences

On him, a mundane navy blazer looked like an Armani dinner jacket; around him, a dusky locker room became the chandeliered lobby of the Savoy. Curry Kirkpatrick, ESPN, 19 Mar. 2001 How did our ancestors pass from the mundane activity of counting to the concept of 'number' in the abstract, devoid of any particular collection of objects to label? John D. Barrow, Pi in the Sky, 1992 They decided on buttock tattoos, rather than the more mundane engagement ring, because a tattoo is permanent. You can always pawn a ring. Mike Royko, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 1988 The day began with the mundane business of getting my white chiffon dress shortened … Lady Bird Johnson, January 14, 1964, in A White House Diary1970 mundane chores, like washing dishes They lead a pretty mundane life. prayer and meditation helped her put her mundane worries aside See More
Recent Examples on the Web So how does something as mundane as asphalt relate to social issues? Kao Contributor, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Joshua Wolf Coleman is delightful in his childish complaints about Wharton’s beloved dogs, his demands for Posy’s assistance with the most mundane activities, and his constant need for attention. Terry Byrne, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2022 But toward the end of his career, the architect sketched something decidedly more mundane: a four-square-foot doghouse. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2022 And the reason isn’t some complex system of international needs and crises, but rather something much more mundane: dudes wanting to get rich on the internet. Eric Ravenscraft, Wired, 12 June 2021 The family photo can sometimes give an indication of latent or developing tensions between dominant personalities, or simply give an insight into something more mundane. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 11 June 2021 Something that presently seems rather mundane could turn into something surprisingly special. Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Even seemingly mundane details will serve to enable the artistry onstage. Sybil Wa, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Seemingly mundane items and routine questions can set off a traumatic response for the family members of Parkland victims, according to the fathers, mothers, siblings and friends who continued to testify Wednesday. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mondeyne, from Anglo-French mundain, from Late Latin mundanus, from Latin mundus world

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 9659 COCA: 8820
mundane

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB VERBSbe, seem, sound平凡;好像平淡無奇;聽起來單調become變得單調find sth發覺⋯單調I found the job very mundane.我覺得這工作非常單調。ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/相當/非常單調utterly (especially BrE) 十分乏味relatively相對單調a relatively mundane task比較單調的任務apparently, seemingly貌似/看似平淡無奇

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