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

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

Related Words

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