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   humdrum

   /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

   adjective

   • 1. lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous: "humdrum routine work"

   noun

   • 1. monotonous routine: "an escape from the humdrum of his life"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: probably a reduplication of hum1.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHUMDRUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HUMDRUM definition: 1. having no excitement, interest, or new and different events: 2. having no excitement, interest…. Learn more.

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   humdrum noun. Synonyms. arid. boring. colorless. drab. dreary. drudging. dry. dull. dusty. flat. heavy. ho-hum. jading. jejune. leaden. mind-numbing. monochromatic. monotonous. numbing.

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   Humdrum definition: lacking variety; boring; dull. See examples of HUMDRUM used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHUMDRUM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HUMDRUM meaning: 1. having no excitement, interest, or new and different events: 2. having no excitement, interest…. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhumdrum adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of humdrum adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Something humdrum is dull, tedious, and totally boring. If a regular old photography class sounds too humdrum, you might instead sign up for Underwater Photography of Marine Predators.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHUMDRUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   ...a lawyer, trapped in a humdrum but well-paid job. The new government seemed rather humdrum. Synonyms: dull , ordinary , boring , routine More Synonyms of humdrum

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › humdrumHumdrum - definition of humdrum by The Free Dictionary

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   Define humdrum. humdrum synonyms, humdrum pronunciation, humdrum translation, English dictionary definition of humdrum. adj. Lacking variety or excitement. See Synonyms at dull. n. Monotonous talk or routine.

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    What does the word humdrum mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word humdrum, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHUMDRUM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    HUMDRUM definition: boring and ordinary: . Learn more.