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- Dictionaryor·di·nar·y/ˈôrdnˌerē/
adjective
- 1. with no special or distinctive features; normal: "he sets out to depict ordinary people" Similar Opposite
- 2. (especially of a judge or bishop) exercising authority by virtue of office and not by delegation.
noun
- 1. what is commonplace or standard: "their clichés were vested with enough emotion to elevate them above the ordinary"
- 2. a person, especially a judge, exercising authority by virtue of office and not by delegation. British
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The meaning of ORDINARY is of a kind to be expected in the normal order of events : routine, usual. How to use ordinary in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Ordinary.
not different or special or unexpected in any way; usual: an ordinary neighbourhood. Readers of the magazine said they wanted more stories about ordinary people and fewer stories about the rich and famous. Her last concert appearance was no ordinary (= a very special) performance. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
What does ordinary mean? Ordinary means usual, normal, or of no special quality. Sometimes, the word is used in a negative way to mean somewhat inferior, below average, or just plain—in much the same way as the word mediocre.
If you describe someone or something as ordinary, you mean they are not special or interesting in any way and may be rather dull. I'm just a very ordinary, boring normal guy. Your life since then must have seemed very ordinary.
Something ordinary is something that happens every day. Maybe you should skip your ordinary breakfast and try something new. Although we often use the adjective ordinary to mean "ho-hum, nothing special," it actually comes from the Latin root for "rule."
Define ordinary. ordinary synonyms, ordinary pronunciation, ordinary translation, English dictionary definition of ordinary. adj. 1. Commonly encountered; usual: an ordinary delay at the bridge tolls. See Synonyms at common. 2. a. Having no special ability, quality, or purpose:...
ORDINARY definition: 1. not special, different, or unusual in any way: 2. Ordinary people are not rich or famous and do…. Learn more.
Definition of ordinary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Of no exceptional ability, degree, or quality; average. Ordinary people; ordinary black tea. American Heritage. Relatively poor or inferior; below average. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Having direct authority to decide a case, rather than being delegated that power, as a judge. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (8)
ORDINARY meaning: 1 : normal or usual not unusual, different, or special; 2 : neither very good nor very bad not very impressive.
