Definition of MUNDANE

Other Words from mundane

mundanely adverb

mundaneness \ ˌmən-ˈdān-nəs

, ˈmən-ˌdān- \ noun

mundanity \ ˌmən-ˈdā-nə-tē

\ 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

Examples of mundane in a Sentence

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 Diary, 1970 mundane chores, like washing dishes They lead a pretty mundane life. prayer and meditation helped her put her mundane worries aside

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of the more mundane equipment, such as clothing, compasses, and ear protection, isavailable on eBay. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Russia to Demonstrate Active Camouflage for Soldiers, Tanks," 20 Aug. 2018 In many of the court’s decisions on more mundane and technical questions, there is often a broader consensus. — New York Times, "Political Polarization Takes Hold of the Supreme Court," 5 July 2018 In the past decade, the great body hair debate has shifted, as the sight of it becomes more and more mundane. — Loren Savini, Allure, "A Retrospective Look at Women's Body Hair in Pop Culture," 23 Apr. 2018 But before getting on the road, Sigrid talks to BAZAAR.com about making Sucker Punch and turning the sad and mundane into optimistic music. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Sigrid Plans to Be Around for a Long Time," 11 Mar. 2019 The meetings serve a few different purposes, many related to mundane league business reviewing the season that just was and the season to come. — Bob Condotta, The Seattle Times, "What to watch as the NFL league meetings kick off this week," 25 Mar. 2019 All my fantasies sound oddly cartoonish and G-rated: to be the victim of an almost mundane disdain and garden-variety cruelty. — Lena Dunham, Vogue, "Can a Good Man Mistreat You During Sex—If That’s What You Desire?," 18 Mar. 2019 Although such decisions involve mundane questions of money and arena and hotel space, choosing Milwaukee is no small symbolism. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "Democrats Want Milwaukee’s Finest," 11 Mar. 2019 Many of Blue Prism’s customers are measuring ROI based on the number of hours that employees save on mundane, repetitive tasks that have been automated, said Mr. Theuerkauf, formerly head of transformation at The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. — Sara Castellanos, WSJ, "Unleash the Bots: Firms Report Positive Returns With RPA," 6 Mar. 2019

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