prosy


prosy

adj \ˈprō-zē\
pros·i·erpros·i·est

Definition of PROSY

: lacking in qualities that seize the attention or strike the imagination : commonplace; especially : tediously dull in speech or manner
pros·i·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb
pros·i·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun

Origin of PROSY

1prose
First Known Use: 1814

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