workaday
/'sə:kədei/
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Ordinary, commonplace, or typical of daily life: Describes something that is not special, unusual, or exciting, but is part of the normal, everyday routine. 2. Practical and functional rather than decorative or special: Describes something designed for regular use or ordinary purposes.
Usage
The adjective "workaday" is used to describe nouns, emphasizing their ordinary, practical, or unremarkable nature. It often carries a slightly neutral or even negative connotation, suggesting something is mundane or lacking in glamour.
Examples
- Adjective:
- He changed out of his suit and into his workaday clothes.
- The report dealt with the workaday details of administration, not grand strategy.
- She brought a sense of wonder to even the most workaday tasks.
Advanced Usage
- "workaday world": A common phrase referring to the ordinary, practical world of daily responsibilities, as opposed to the world of leisure, fantasy, or special occasions.
- After the holiday, he returned to the workaday world of deadlines and meetings.
Variants and Related Words
- Workday (noun): A day on which work is done, as opposed to a holiday or weekend.
- I have a long workday ahead of me.
Synonyms
- Everyday: Suitable for ordinary days.
- Ordinary: With no special or distinctive features.
- Quotidian: Of or occurring every day; daily. (More formal)
- Routine: Performed as part of a regular procedure.
- Mundane: Lacking interest or excitement; dull.
Antonyms
- Extraordinary
- Special
- Unusual
- Exceptional
- Festive
Related Idioms and Phrases
- The workaday grind: Refers to the monotonous routine of daily work.
- He was tired of the workaday grind and dreamed of adventure.
Adjective
- found in the ordinary course of events
- a placid everyday scene
- it was a routine day
- there's nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute- Anita Diamant