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Meaning of
humdrum
in English
Pronunciation
/ˈhəmˌdrəm/
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Classifying Adjective
humdrum
Definitions
1.
not challenging
Examples
« dull and lacking excitement »
« an unglamorous job greasing engines »
Synonyms
unexciting
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
