What does workaday mean?
Workaday means Suitable for everyday use..
Workaday
/ˈwɜːkədeɪ/ · adjective
Meaning
Suitable for everyday use..
Definitions by Sense
- Suitable for everyday use.
- Mundane or commonplace.
- (archaic, dialect) A workday.
Example Sentences
A retreat, my dear boys, signifies a withdrawal for a while from the cares of our life, the cares of this workaday world, in order to examine the state of our conscience, to reflect on the mysteries of holy religion and to understand better why we are here in this world."
But then something started to shift—the Burning Man aesthetic was creeping into the workaday world; festival culture went mainstream.
Synonyms for workaday
Antonyms for workaday
Related Words
Word Forms
- more workaday
- most workaday
- workyday
- workadays
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for workaday?
Common synonyms include everyday, general, regular, average.
What is the opposite of workaday?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use workaday in a sentence?
A retreat, my dear boys, signifies a withdrawal for a while from the cares of our life, the cares of this workaday world, in order to examine the state of our conscience, to reflect on the mysteries of holy religion and to understand better why we are here in this world."
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