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 + -y1

pros·i·ly, adverb
pros·i·ness, noun
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prosy (ˈprəʊzɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , prosier, prosiest
1.  of the nature of or similar to prose
2.  dull, tedious, or long-winded
 
'prosily
 
adv
 
'prosiness
 
n

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