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prosaically

American  
[proh-zay-ik-lee] / proʊˈzeɪ ɪk li /

adverb

  1. in a prosaic way; unimaginatively or blandly.

  2. in the form or style of prose.


Example Sentences

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It begins more prosaically, certainly when compared with the impressionistic montage that occupied the whole of last season’s opening episode.

From Los Angeles Times

Its life ended in spectacular style in a process called a supernova, prosaically called SN 1987A, by astronomers.

From BBC

Yockey, who was a co-executive producer on the series “Supernatural,” begins his tale, prosaically enough, in a kitchen on the outskirts of Portland, Ore.

From Los Angeles Times

The guitarist, in a gray hoodie and his ever-present beanie, spoke prosaically and held his cards close to the vest.

From Los Angeles Times

More prosaically, it added, “Please duplicate and pass it along.”

From New York Times