PROSAICALLY

prosaically, unimaginatively

(adverb) in a matter-of-fact manner; “I applied my attention prosaically to my routine”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

prosaically (comparative more prosaically, superlative most prosaically)

In a prosaic manner; straightforwardly.

Source: Wiktionary


PROSAICAL

Pro*sa"ic, Pro*sa"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. prosaius, from prosa prose: cf. F,. prosaïque. See Prose.]

1. Of or pertaining to prose; resembling prose; in the form of prose; unpoetical; writing or using prose; as, a prosaic composition. Cudworth.

2. Dull; uninteresting; commonplace; unimaginative; prosy; as, a prosaic person. Ed. Rev.

– Pro*sa"ic*al*ly, adv.

– Pro*sa"ic*al*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

9 June 2025

HERMAPHRODITE

(noun) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made


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