Meaning & Definition of word "Mundane"

Mundane

/mʌnˈdeɪn/

adjective:

  • 1. lacking interest or excitement; dull.
    • Example: He found the mundane tasks of daily life to be quite tiresome.
  • 2. of or pertaining to this world or earthly life, as opposed to heavenly or spiritual matters.
    • Example: She was more interested in spiritual matters than in the mundane concerns of everyday life.

Etymology

From Latin 'mundanus', meaning 'of the world'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the mundane world:

Refers to the everyday, ordinary aspects of life.

mundane concerns:

Issues or matters that are trivial or inconsequential.

Related Words

worldly:

Relating to the physical world rather than spiritual.

earthly:

Relating to the earth or world.

Slang Meanings of mundane

Meaning: Boring or uninteresting.

Example Sentence: That party was so mundane, I fell asleep.

Meaning: Average or typical.

Example Sentence: He's just another mundane guy trying to make it in the city.