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HUMDRUM

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Humdrum.

How to pronounce humdrum:

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Humdrum - as a noun

The quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

Example: "He had never grown accustomed to the monotony of his work"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
monotony13sameness10

Humdrum - as an adjective satellite

Not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

Example: "An unglamorous job greasing engines"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commonplace21prosaic11unglamorous14unglamourous

Tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

Example: "A humdrum existence; all work and no play"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
monotonous12

Humdrum - as an adjective

Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.

Example Sentences

"The humdrum routine of going to work and coming home bored him."
"She was tired of the humdrum life in the small town and wanted to explore the world."
"The office was filled with humdrum tasks that made the day drag on."
"I need something exciting to break up the humdrum monotony of my daily routine."
"They decided to take a spontaneous road trip to escape the humdrum of their everyday lives."
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Word Game Points

Is HUMDRUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, humdrum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HUMDRUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is HUMDRUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, humdrum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HUMDRUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is HUMDRUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, humdrum is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HUMDRUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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