commonplaceness

/'kɔmənpleisnis/
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commonplaceness

The commonplaceness of the scene made it feel like home.

Definition

Noun: 1. The quality of being ordinary, unremarkable, or lacking in originality or novelty: The state of being frequent, usual, or commonplace to the point of being uninteresting or dull.

Usage

The noun "commonplaceness" describes the abstract quality or characteristic of something that is very common, familiar, and therefore not special or exciting. It is often used in a slightly negative or critical sense to highlight a lack of distinction or uniqueness. * It is used to critique ideas, art, writing, or experiences that feel overly familiar or derivative. * It often follows a possessive or is preceded by "the" (e.g., "the commonplaceness of...").

Examples
  • The critic lamented the commonplaceness of the modern architecture in the new development.
  • Despite the exotic location, she was struck by the commonplaceness of the tourist experience.
  • His essay failed because of the commonplaceness of its arguments.
Advanced Usage
  • "to elevate/transcend the commonplaceness of...": To make something ordinary seem special or meaningful.
    • The artist's unique vision transcended the commonplaceness of her everyday subjects.
  • "a sense of commonplaceness": A feeling that something is mundane or routine.
    • After twenty years, a sense of commonplaceness had settled over their marriage.
Variants and Related Words
  • Commonplace (adj & n): (Adjective) Very ordinary; not new or interesting. (Noun) A usual or ordinary thing.
    • Smartphones are now a commonplace sight.
  • Commonplacely (adv): In a commonplace manner. (Note: This form is very rare).
Synonyms
  • Ordinariness: The state of being average or normal.
  • Mundanity: The quality of being mundane; dull routine.
  • Banality: The fact or condition of being banal; unoriginality.
  • Predictability: The quality of being predictable, and therefore unexciting.
Antonyms
  • Uniqueness: The quality of being the only one of its kind.
  • Originality: The ability to think independently and creatively.
  • Novelty: The quality of being new, original, or unusual.
  • Distinctiveness: The quality of being different from others; individuality.
commonplaceness

The commonplaceness of the scene made it feel like home.

Noun
  1. ordinariness as a consequence of being frequent and commonplace

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