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Definition of prosy - 3 dictionary results

pros⋅y

[proh-zee]
–adjective, pros⋅i⋅er, pros⋅i⋅est.
1. of the nature of or resembling prose.
2. prosaic; dull, tedious, wearisome, or commonplace.

Origin:
1805–15; prose + -y 1


pros⋅i⋅ly, adverb
pros⋅i⋅ness, noun
pros·y   (prō'zē)   
adj.   pros·i·er, pros·i·est
  1. Matter-of-fact and dry; prosaic.
  2. Dull; commonplace.

[From prose.]
pros'i·ly adv., pros'i·ness n.

Prosy

Pros"y\, a. [Compar. Prosier; superl. Prosiest.]

1. Of or pertaining to prose; like prose.

2. Dull and tedious in discourse or writing; prosaic.
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