Pedestrian

/pəˈdɛstɹiən/ · adjective

Meaning

(not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking..

Definitions by Sense

1. (not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking.
2. (comparable, figurative) Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.
3. (dance) Pertaining to ordinary, everyday movements incorporated in postmodern dance.
4. A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.
5. (dated) An expert or professional walker or runner; one who performs feats of walking or running.

Example Sentences

pedestrian crossing

pedestrian zone

The piezoelectric pedestrian tubeways depicted for Shanghai 2121 will provide all-weather pedestrian transportation citywide.

His manner of dress was pedestrian but tidy.

a pedestrian life

England were hugely impressive in the first half in particular, when their supporters inside this magnificent bowl at Stade Velodrome roared their approval as Russia were pressed into submission and made to look pedestrian.

Their prose is pedestrian, their ideas weak. Hail them.

The choreographer prefers pedestrian movements.

Synonyms for pedestrian

Antonyms for pedestrian

Related Words

Word Forms

• more pedestrian
• most pedestrian
• pedestrians

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