Meaning of humdrum in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhəmˌdrəm/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   humdrum

   Definitions

   1. not challenging

   Examples

   • « dull and lacking excitement »
   • « an unglamorous job greasing engines »

   Synonyms

   • unexciting
2. 2. tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

   Examples

   • « a humdrum existence »
   • « all work and no play »
   • « nothing is so monotonous as the sea »

   Synonyms

   • dull