Word meaning
mundane
adjective · mun-DANE
What does mundane mean?
Mundane means lacking interest or excitement; ordinary.
Mundane in a sentence
“Even mundane chores feel better with a good podcast.”
Synonyms for mundane
- ordinary
- routine
- humdrum
Where does mundane come from?
From Latin mundus, "world."
How to remember mundane
- Say it out loud a few times: mun-DANE.
- Write one sentence of your own using mundane, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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