banausic

adjective

Definition of banausicnext
as in utilitarian

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  1. utilitarian
  2. mundane
  3. pragmatic
Adjective
  • Once a utilitarian act of hygiene, taking a bath has become a trending phenomenon of relaxation and indulgence.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Though these vessels appear utilitarian from the outside, the interiors boast gorgeous cabins, cozy libraries, lively dining rooms, and even pools and hot tubs.
    Sarah Groen, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of utilitarian
Adjective
  • By reducing the medium to something as absurdly mundane as a piece of fruit and duct tape, Comedian forces us to confront the art market’s fragile systems of value.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Senate Republicans rebelled late Monday night, dragging out the floor process by forcing Democrats to hold time-consuming votes on procedural motions that are usually routine and otherwise mundane.
    Mariam Khan, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of mundane
Adjective
  • However, after the initial excitement fades, the pragmatic, boring gift gets the most use.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Trump can help shape the direction of those institutions as a leading shareholder, for example, by building a relationship with Ajay Banga, the pragmatic businessman leading the World Bank.
    Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of pragmatic
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