prosy
Americanadjective
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of the nature of or resembling prose.
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prosaic; dull, tedious, wearisome, or commonplace.
adjective
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of the nature of or similar to prose
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dull, tedious, or long-winded
Other Word Forms
- prosily adverb
- prosiness noun
Etymology
Origin of prosy
Example Sentences
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There I went again, building up a glamorous picture of a man who would love me passionately the minute he met me, and all out of a few prosy nothings.
From Literature
A letter critiquing a contemporary author for being "prosy" goes under the hammer at a London auction house on Tuesday.
From Reuters
For an artist, she is unusual in describing herself as a writer as much as a painter—her short stories and prosy poems frequently appear in her catalogues.
From The New Yorker
What’s magical about “Paterson” — and what may frustrate those seeking a tidier, prosier experience — is its refusal to settle for clear answers.
From Los Angeles Times
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” lost most of its magic in the prosy outline.
From Los Angeles Times
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