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prosy

[proh-zee] / ˈproʊ zi /














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There I went again, building up a glamorous picture of a man who would love me passionately the minute he met me, and all out of a few prosy nothings.

From Literature

A letter critiquing a contemporary author for being "prosy" goes under the hammer at a London auction house on Tuesday.

From Reuters

For an artist, she is unusual in describing herself as a writer as much as a painter—her short stories and prosy poems frequently appear in her catalogues.

From The New Yorker

What’s magical about “Paterson” — and what may frustrate those seeking a tidier, prosier experience — is its refusal to settle for clear answers.

From Los Angeles Times

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” lost most of its magic in the prosy outline.

From Los Angeles Times