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humdrum

UK
/ˈhʌm.drʌm/
US
/ˈhʌm.drʌm/

Translations

humdrumnoun
humdrums
pl
UK
/ˈhʌm.drʌm/
US
/ˈhʌm.drʌm/
monotonieCaractère routinier et sans variété ; ennui du quotidien.
The humdrum of daily routine can sometimes feel overwhelming.
La monotonie de la routine quotidienne peut parfois sembler accablante.
Synonyms
ordinariness
monotony
tedium
dullness
banality
humdrumadjective
more humdrum
Comp.
most humdrum
Super.
UK
/ˈhʌm.drʌm/
US
/ˈhʌm.drʌm/
monotoneQui manque de variété ou de vivacité ; monotone.
The meeting was so humdrum that several people started to nod off.
La réunion était si monotone que plusieurs personnes ont commencé à s'assoupir.
Additional translations
terneSe dit d’une chose sans relief, peu stimulante.
Synonyms
drab
ordinary
unexciting
repetitive
boring
tedious
dull
monotonous
Antonyms
exciting
thrilling
stimulating
interesting

Definitions

humdrumnoun
A state of being dull, monotonous, or lacking excitement.
The humdrum of daily routine can sometimes feel overwhelming.
humdrumadjective
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
The meeting was so humdrum that several people started to nod off.
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