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Mundanely: meaning, definitions and examples

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mundanely

 

[ mʌnˈdeɪnli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

ordinary manner

Mundanely refers to the manner of being commonplace or ordinary. It describes actions, events, or thoughts that are typical, lacking excitement or interest. This term often emphasizes a routine or unremarkable nature in contrast to something extraordinary.

Synonyms

commonly, ordinarily, typically, unremarkably

Examples of usage

  • She mundanely completed her daily tasks.
  • The story unfolded mundanely, without any unexpected twists.
  • They mundanely discussed the weather at the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "mundanely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mundanamente

🇮🇳 साधारणता से

🇩🇪 weltlich

🇮🇩 sehari-hari

🇺🇦 приземлено

🇵🇱 przyziemnie

🇯🇵 現世的に

🇫🇷 de manière mondaine

🇪🇸 mundanamente

🇹🇷 sıradan bir şekilde

🇰🇷 세속적으로

🇸🇦 بطريقة دنيوية

🇨🇿 světsky

🇸🇰 svetsky

🇨🇳 世俗地

🇸🇮 mundano

🇮🇸 heimskt

🇰🇿 күнделікті

🇬🇪 ამქვეყნურად

🇦🇿 dünyəvi şəkildə

🇲🇽 mundanamente

Word origin

The word 'mundane' originates from the Latin term 'mundanus', which means 'of the world'. It reflects a sense of earthly existence rather than the divine or spiritual, indicating a connection to everyday life. The adverbial form 'mundanely' evolved as the English language adopted Latin roots during the Middle Ages. Initially, the use of 'mundane' was closely tied to worldliness and was used in religious contexts to describe the earthly realm as opposed to the heavenly. Over time, its meaning shifted to encompass the notion of things that are dull or lacking excitement in daily life. This transformation in usage emphasizes how the word has come to represent the monotonous aspects of existence in modern vernacular.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,453, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.