Prosaicism

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /proʊˈzeɪɪˌsɪzəm/

Definitions of prosaicism

noun a prosaic statement or expression

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of prosaicism in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of prosaicism

past tense

prosaicized

plural

prosaicisms

comparative

more prosaic

superlative

most prosaic

present tense

prosaicizes

future tense

will prosaicize

perfect tense

has prosaicized

continuous tense

is prosaicizing

singular

prosaicism

positive degree

prosaic

infinitive

to prosaicize

gerund

prosaicizing

participle

prosaicized

Origin and Evolution of prosaicism

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prosaicism' originated from the Latin word 'prosaicus', which means 'pertaining to prose'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something related to prose writing, the meaning of 'prosaicism' has evolved to also refer to a style or quality of being prosaic or lacking in imagination or creativity.