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PROSAIC

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Prosaic.

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Prosaic - as an adjective satellite

Not fanciful or imaginative

Example: "Local guides describe the history of various places in matter-of-fact tones"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
matter-of-fact

Lacking wit or imagination

Example: "A pedestrian movie plot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
earthbound16pedestrian13prosy10

Not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

Example: "An unglamorous job greasing engines"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commonplace21humdrum15unglamorous14unglamourous

Prosaic - as an adjective

Pertaining to or having the characteristics of prose.

Example: "The tenor of eliot's prosaic work differs greatly from that of his poetry."

(of writing or speaking) straightforward; matter-of-fact; lacking the feeling or elegance of poetry.

Example: "I was simply making the prosaic point that we are running late."

(main usage, usually of writing or speaking but also figurative) overly plain, simple or commonplace, to the point of being boring.

Example: "His account of the incident was so prosaic that i nodded off while reading it."

Example Sentences

"Her prose style is clear, but rather prosaic."
"The movie was entertaining, but the plot was very prosaic."
"I prefer reading novels with more imaginative and less prosaic writing."
"His speech was filled with cliches and prosaic language."
"The poem had a prosaic quality that failed to inspire the audience."
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Word Game Points

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

PROSAIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PROSAIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prosaic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROSAIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PROSAIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prosaic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROSAIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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