Word Meaning

prose definition and meaning

n. The ordinary language of men in speaking or writing; language not cast in poetical measure or rhythm; -- contradistinguished from verse, or metrical composition.
n. Hence, language which evinces little imagination or animation; dull and commonplace discourse.
n. A hymn with no regular meter, sometimes introduced into the Mass. See Sequence.
a. Pertaining to, or composed of, prose; not in verse; as, prose composition.
a. Possessing or exhibiting unpoetical characteristics; plain; dull; prosaic; as, the prose duties of life.
v. t. To write in prose.
v. t. To write or repeat in a dull, tedious, or prosy way.
v. i. To write prose.

Crossword clues for prose

- Commonplace dull or wearisome
- Non-verse
- Nonverse
- Ordinary writing
- Ordinary written language
- Writing style not poetic
- Written work