Quotidian - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT Dictionary Vocabulary Lists VocabTrainer™ quotidian /kwoʊˈtɪdiən/ IPA guide Quotidian is a fancy way of saying "daily" or "ordinary." Quotidian events are the everyday details of life. When you talk about the quotidian, you're talking about the little things in life: everyday events that are normal and not that exciting. Going to the store, doing chores, working or going to school, and brushing your teeth are all quotidian. If you take a spaceship to Mars, that would be unusual and extraordinary: the opposite of quotidian. Definitions of quotidian adjective found in the ordinary course of events “"there's nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute"- Anita Diamant” synonyms: everyday, mundane, routine, unremarkable, workaday ordinary not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘quotidian'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback Word Family Vocabulary lists containing quotidian 100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know Words selected by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionaries. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Grade 12, List 3 Learn these challenging words that you'll encounter in literature, articles, and textbooks. 40 SAT words Beginning with "Q" Find lists of SAT words organized by every letter of the alphabet here: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K & L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W, X, Y & Z. MORE VOCABULARY LISTS 2 million people are mastering new words. Master a word Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started Learn with us Learner subscriptions Vocabulary lists Dictionary Test Prep Join a Vocabulary Jam Commonly confused words Word of the day Teach with us For educators For schools and districts How it works Success stories Research Professional development Contact sales Resources Help articles/FAQ Teaching resources Learner resources ESL/ELL resources Grade level resources IPA Pronunciation Contact support Leaderboards Vocabulary Bowl Today's leaders Weekly leaders Monthly leaders About Our Mission Blog Tell us what you think Privacy Policy Terms of Use Comprehensive K-12 personalized learning Immersive learning for 25 languages Trusted tutors ready to help in 300+ subjects 35,000 worksheets, games, and lesson plans Marketplace for millions of educator-created resources Fun educational games for kids Spanish-English dictionary, translator, and learning Diccionario inglés-español, traductor y sitio de aprendizaje Fast and accurate language certification French-English dictionary, translator, and learning Copyright © 2026 Vocabulary.com, Inc. A division of IXL Learning • All Rights Reserved. Learn with us Learner subscriptions Vocabulary lists Dictionary Test Prep Join a Vocabulary Jam Commonly confused words Word of the day Teach with us For educators For schools and districts How it works Success stories Research Professional development Contact sales Resources Help articles/FAQ Teaching resources Learner resources ESL/ELL resources Grade level resources IPA Pronunciation Contact support Leaderboards Vocabulary Bowl Today's leaders Weekly leaders Monthly leaders About Our Mission Blog Tell us what you think Privacy Policy Terms of Use My Account Log in Sign up My Account Log Out My Learning My Proficiency Report My Profile Schools & Teachers My Classes Assignments & Activities My Lists Find a List to Learn... Create a New List... My Progress Words I'm Learning My Trouble Words Words I've Mastered My Achievements User Administration User Authentication My Account Comprehensive K-12 personalized learning Immersive learning for 25 languages Trusted tutors ready to help in 300+ subjects 35,000 worksheets, games, and lesson plans Marketplace for millions of educator-created resources Fun educational games for kids Spanish-English dictionary, translator, and learning Diccionario inglés-español, traductor y sitio de aprendizaje Fast and accurate language certification French-English dictionary, translator, and learning Copyright © 2026 Vocabulary.com, Inc. A division of IXL Learning • All Rights Reserved.