The difference between Mundane and Pedestrian

When used as nouns, mundane means an unremarkable, ordinary human being, whereas pedestrian means somebody walking rather than using a vehicle.

When used as adjectives, mundane means worldly, earthly, profane, vulgar as opposed to heavenly, whereas pedestrian means of or intended for those who are walking.


check bellow for the other definitions of Mundane and Pedestrian

  1. Mundane as an adjective:

    Worldly, earthly, profane, vulgar as opposed to heavenly.

  2. Mundane as an adjective:

    Pertaining to the Universe, cosmos or physical reality, as opposed to the spiritual world.

  3. Mundane as an adjective:

    Ordinary; not new.

  4. Mundane as an adjective:

    Tedious; repetitive and boring.

  1. Mundane as a noun:

    An unremarkable, ordinary human being.

  2. Mundane as a noun (slang, derogatory, in various subcultures):

    A person considered to be "normal", part of the mainstream culture, outside the subculture, not part of the elite group.

  3. Mundane as a noun (fandom slang):

    The world outside fandom; the normal, mainstream world.

  1. Pedestrian as an adjective (not comparable):

    Of or intended for those who are walking.

    Examples:

    "'pedestrian crossing"

    "'pedestrian zone"

  2. Pedestrian as an adjective (comparable, figurative):

    Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.

    Examples:

    "His manner of dress was pedestrian but tidy."

    "a pedestrian life"

  3. Pedestrian as an adjective (dance):

    Pertaining to ordinary, everyday movements incorporated in postmodern dance.

    Examples:

    "The choreographer prefers pedestrian movements."

  1. Pedestrian as a noun:

    Somebody walking rather than using a vehicle; somebody traveling on foot on or near a roadway.

  2. Pedestrian as a noun (dated):

    An expert walker; one who performs feats of walking or running.