Pronunciation: /proʊˈzeɪɪˌsɪzəm/
noun a prosaic statement or expression
A1 Using too many big words can be seen as a prosaicism by some people.
A2 His writing style is simple and straightforward, avoiding any hint of prosaicism.
B1 The author's use of prosaicism in her novel made it difficult for some readers to connect with the story.
B2 While some critics praised the poet's prosaicism as refreshing, others found it lacking in depth.
C1 The playwright's deliberate prosaicism in her dialogue added a sense of realism to the characters' interactions.
C2 The novel's prosaicism was intentional, serving to highlight the mundane aspects of everyday life in a profound way.
formal The essay was criticized for its use of prosaicism and lack of creativity.
informal I found his speech to be full of prosaicisms and quite boring.
slang Her writing is so basic, it's just full of prosaicisms.
figurative The artist's work was a breath of fresh air in a sea of prosaicism.
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