Mundane Definition & Meaning

mundane
adjective
  1. found in the ordinary course of events; "a placid everyday scene"; "it was a routine day"; "there's nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute"- Anita Diamant
  2. concerned with the world or worldly matters; "mundane affairs"; "he developed an immense terrestrial practicality"
  3. belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly; "not a fairy palace; yet a mundane wonder of unimagined kind"; "so terrene a being as himself"

"Mundane" in song lyrics

See how mundane is used in real songs:

  • "Life is a party, so don't make it mundane"
    The 7A3 — Goes Like Dis
  • "Monday to Sunday, life's mundane"
    Drapht — Dreams and Dreamers
  • "Near-sighted, shallow, hollow, mundane"
    Kool Moe Dee — Times Up

Usage tips for "mundane"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "mundane" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for mundane to find words that pair well.

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