Synonyms for

Commonplace

Verb / ˈkɑ:mʌˌnpleɪs / Another word for commonplace — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that is ordinary or unremarkable.

Synonyms & similar words

stock hackneyed platitude unglamorous oldhat humdrum shopworn tired timeworn prosaic trite unglamourous bromide banal threadbare wellworn banality cliche ordinary everyday routine unremarkable mundane usual regular common familiar typical standard plain simple prosaic boring average expected trite stale tired

Synonyms by register

Formal

mundane ordinary everyday prosaic

Informal

normal regular standard run-of-the-mill

Literary

quotidian banal

Antonyms

unusual rare unique extraordinary singular uncommon special

Common collocations

  • commonplace occurrence
  • commonplace remark
  • commonplace book
  • commonplace solution
  • commonplace item
  • commonplace observation
  • commonplace practice

Word family

noun commonplace
adjective commonplace

Usage note

As an adjective, 'commonplace' describes something very ordinary or frequently encountered. As a noun, it refers to a statement or idea that is obvious or unoriginal.

Example sentences

  1. The weather today is quite commonplace.
  2. She wore a commonplace outfit to the party.
  3. The story was filled with commonplace characters.
  4. The movie was a commonplace Hollywood blockbuster.
  5. His jokes were all commonplace and not very funny.

Quotes

  • The commonplace is the thing that is most difficult to see and describe, and it is the thing that is most constantly before us. - George Orwell
  • The commonplace is the rind of life; we eat it, but we don't enjoy it. - Charles Caleb Colton
  • The commonplace is the root of the universe. - William James

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