prosy

[ proh-zee ]

adjective

, pros·i·er, pros·i·est.

1. of the nature of or resembling prose.
2. prosaic; dull, tedious, wearisome, or commonplace.

prosy

/ ˈprəʊzɪ /

adjective

1. of the nature of or similar to prose
2. dull, tedious, or long-winded

Derived Forms

• ˈprosily, adverb
• ˈprosiness, noun

Other Words From

• prosi·ly adverb
• prosi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prosy¹

First recorded in 1805–15; prose + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Whatever the reason was that Sally was quite glad at the appearance of Dr. Prosy, there could be no doubt about the fact.

From Project Gutenberg

And shortly afterwards: "I suppose Prosy has a right to his private affairs, as much as I have to mine."

From Project Gutenberg

She got implicated in the friend's last dying splash, while Prosy got nearly scot-free.

From Project Gutenberg

It was quite true, as Sally had surmised, that poor Prosy had been entangled in the meshes of his Octopus.

From Project Gutenberg

Sir Dioscorides Gayler's a cousin of his, you know, and would pass on his practice to Prosy on easy terms.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• dismal
• dreary
• dry
• flat
• humdrum
• ordinary
• repetitive
• stale
• stupid
• tame
• tedious
• tiresome
• uninspiring