prosy

[proh-zee]

adjective

prosier, prosiest 

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

Other Word Forms

• prosily adverb
• prosiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prosy¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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A letter critiquing a contemporary author for being "prosy" goes under the hammer at a London auction house on Tuesday.

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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.

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What’s magical about “Paterson” — and what may frustrate those seeking a tidier, prosier experience — is its refusal to settle for clear answers.

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“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” lost most of its magic in the prosy outline.

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Related Words

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