Word of the day · 9 April 2026
mundane
/mʌnˈdeɪn/
adjective
Ordinary and of this world; lacking excitement or special interest.
In a sentence
- Even stars must handle mundane travel delays.
- She found peace in mundane kitchen rituals.
- The novel turns mundane errands into suspense.
In an image
Origin
From Latin mundanus (of the world), from mundus (world).
History
Medieval writers contrasted the mundane world with spiritual concerns. Today mundane often means dull chores and routine tasks. It can also simply mean earthly rather than cosmic. Context decides whether the tone is dismissive or merely factual.
Nearby words
ordinary · everyday · routine
The daily ground under bigger dreams.