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humdrum vs commonplace

commonplace vs humdrum

humdrum and commonplace both are nouns.

humdrum and commonplace both are adjectives.

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

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