Pronunciation: /ˈmiːniəl/
adjective relating to or suitable for a servant or a lowly position; lacking interest or dignity
A1 She was tasked with menial chores like sweeping the floor and washing dishes.
A2 The new intern was given menial tasks such as filing paperwork and making copies.
B1 Despite his qualifications, he had to start at the company doing menial work like data entry.
B2 The CEO started his career doing menial jobs like delivering newspapers and cleaning offices.
C1 After years of hard work, he finally rose from doing menial tasks to managing his own team.
C2 Even though he had reached a high position in the company, he never forgot his humble beginnings doing menial work.
formal The new intern was assigned menial tasks such as filing and data entry.
informal I hate doing all these menial chores around the house.
slang I can't believe they're making us do such menial work.
figurative She felt like her job was sucking the life out of her, with its endless menial tasks.
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