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Webster 1913 Edition


Humdrum

Hum′drumˊ

,
Adj.
Monotonous; dull; commonplace.
“A humdrum crone.”
Bryant.

Hum′drumˊ

,
Noun.
1.
A dull fellow; a bore.
B. Jonson.
2.
Monotonous and tedious routine.
Dissatisfied with
humdrum
.
The Nation.

Webster 1828 Edition


Humdrum

HUM'DRUM

,
Adj.
Dull; stupid.

HUM'DRUM

,
Noun.
A stupid fellow; a drone.

Definition 2024


humdrum

humdrum

English

Adjective

humdrum (comparative more humdrum, superlative most humdrum)

  1. Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.

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Noun

humdrum (uncountable)

  1. The quality of lacking variety or excitement; dullness; monotony.

Synonyms

  • See also Wikisaurus:boring

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