Definition

The quality of being dull or uninteresting, often because it is too detailed or lengthy.

Example

The prosiness of the report made it hard to stay focused during the presentation.

Conversation

I found the book we read in class to be full of prosiness.

Really? I thought it had some interesting parts.

Yeah, but the long descriptions made it feel tedious at times.

True, I guess it could have been more engaging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prosiness → It is formed from "prosa" (from Latin, meaning straightforward or direct) and "-ness" (a suffix indicating a state or quality). The word "prosiness" refers to the quality of being prosaic or lacking poetic beauty, emphasizing a straightforward or dull nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'prosa' meaning straightforward, which helps you remember that 'prosiness' refers to the quality of being straightforward or dull.

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