ordinary

Definition

  • noun: a prelate exercising original jurisdiction over a specified territory or group
  • adjective: normal or usual
  • adjective: of a kind to be expected in the normal order of events
  • usually used in the phrase 'out of the ordinary'
  • synonyms: routine, usual, common

Examples

  • They had their morning coffee 'in the ordinary way', reading the paper and not speaking until they were finished.

  • My wife thought our guide was strange, but he seemed perfectly 'ordinary' to me.

  • They've had the 'ordinary' problems associated with starting a new business.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The story of my life is not for the faint of heart. If somebody said it was a happy little tale... ... if somebody told you I was just an average ordinary guy, not a care in the world... ... somebody lied. But let me assure you, this like any story worth telling... ... is all about a girl. (..)
    2002 Spider-Man