humdrum — lacking excitement or variety; dull, monotonous, and routine
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking excitement or variety; dull, monotonous, and routine
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
Korean meaning: 흥미나 변화가 없는; 지루하고 단조로운
Korean pronunciation: **험**드럼
Example Sentences
- After winning the lottery, he decided to quit his humdrum accounting job and travel the world.
- Even superheroes must have humdrum moments, like doing laundry or waiting in line at the grocery store.
- She transformed her humdrum bedroom into a colorful paradise with plants and artwork.
humdrum
ADJECTIVE//ˈhʌmdrʌm//
lacking excitement or variety; dull, monotonous, and routine
Office workers endure another humdrum day of repetitive tasks
Humdrum days beat like a drum, leaving hearts feeling numb
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Origin
The word 'humdrum' likely originated in the 16th century as a reduplication (repetition of a sound or syllable for emphasis), combining 'hum' with 'drum' to create an onomatopoetic effect suggesting monotony and tedious routine.
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📝Examples
“After winning the lottery, he decided to quit his humdrum accounting job and travel the world.”
“Even superheroes must have humdrum moments, like doing laundry or waiting in line at the grocery store.”
“She transformed her humdrum bedroom into a colorful paradise with plants and artwork.”
“The vampire complained that immortality was surprisingly humdrum after the first few centuries.”
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