Mundane/mʌnˈdeɪn/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Commonplace Normality Use 'mundane' to emphasize the everyday, unremarkable nature of something. The mundane routine of commuting to work never changed. Pro Tip 2/3Lack of Excitement 'Mundane' implies a lack of excitement or interest in something due to its routine nature. The conference was mundane, with no new insights presented. Pro Tip 3/3Not Novel If something is 'mundane', it's familiar and not new or unique. We skipped our mundane breakfast of cereal and opted for pancakes.