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 Queen has cursed this land! She must be stopped! You have to go after her...Wait, no! You! Is there sorcery in you, too? Are you a monster, too? No. No. I'm completely ordinary. That's right she is. ... In the best way. And my sister's not a monster. She nearly killed me. (..)
    2013 Frozen