ordinariness (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrdɪnərɪnəs/

Definition

The quality of being common, usual, or not special; the state of being unremarkable or average.

Examples

• He found comfort in the ordinariness of his daily routine after a stressful period.

• The film celebrated the beauty and resilience found in the ordinariness of working-class life.

• Critics praised the author's ability to transform the ordinariness of everyday events into compelling stories.

Synonyms of ordinariness

Words with a similar meaning to ordinariness:

• commonness
• regularity
• mundaneness
• banality

Antonyms of ordinariness

Words with the opposite meaning to ordinariness:

• uniqueness
• specialness
• extraordinariness

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