Antonyms for ho hum

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : hoh-huhm, -huhm

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhoʊˈhʌm, -ˌhʌm

Definition of ho hum

Origin : expression of boredom, by 1906. As an adjective, by 1956.

As in insipid : adj dull, uninteresting
As in lackluster : adj dull, lifeless
As in mild : adj gentle, temperate, nonirritating
As in monotonous : adj all the same, remaining the same
As in prosaic : adj unimaginative
As in banal : adj commonplace
As in tedious : adj dull, monotonous
As in tiresome : adj irritating, exasperating
As in unexciting : adj dull
As in unimaginative : adj dull, predictable
As in uninteresting : adj boring, uneventful
As in bland : adj tasteless; undistinctive
As in boring : adj uninteresting
As in weariful : adj boring
As in dry : adj dull, uninteresting
As in dull : adj boring, uninteresting
As in flat : adj dull, lackluster to the senses
As in ennui : noun boredom

Example sentences :

The gentleman sat staring straight before him, and after a long time he stretched himself and said: "Ho—hum!"
Extract from : « Everychild » by Louis Dodge

Synonyms for ho hum

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