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commonplace vs humdrum

humdrum vs commonplace

commonplace and humdrum both are nouns.

commonplace and humdrum both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
commonplace Yes Yes No No
humdrum Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, commonplace and humdrum are synonyms defined as:
  • commonplace and humdrum: not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
Other synonyms of commonplace include prosaic, unglamorous, unglamourous.
commonplace (noun) humdrum (noun)
a trite or obvious remark the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
commonplace (adjective) humdrum (adjective)
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
completely ordinary and unremarkable
Difference between commonplace and humdrum

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