Synonyms for Ordinary
Top synonyms for “ordinary”: average, ordinary bicycle, average, banausic, characterless, common, commonplace, cut-and-dried, and 21 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)(heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields
- (noun)an early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel
- (noun)a judge of a probate court
- (noun)a clergyman appointed to prepare condemned prisoners for death
- (noun)the expected or commonplace condition or situation“not out of the ordinary”
- (adjective)lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered“average people”
- (adjective)not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree“ordinary everyday objects”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "ordinary"?
Common synonyms for "ordinary" include average, ordinary bicycle, average, banausic, characterless, common. Our thesaurus lists 29 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "ordinary"?
Antonyms for "ordinary" include extraordinary. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "ordinary" mean?
(heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields
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