ORDINARY
/ˈɔːdənɹi/
8 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of ORDINARY
A person with authority; authority, ordinance.
Something ordinary or regular.
(of a judge) Having regular jurisdiction; now only used in certain phrases.
Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.
"On an ordinary day I wake up at nine o'clock, work for six hours, and then go to the gym."
Having no special characteristics or function; everyday, common, mundane; often deprecatory.
"He looked so ordinary, I never thought he'd be capable of murder."
Examples of ORDINARY in a Sentence
- "On an ordinary day I wake up at nine o'clock, work for six hours, and then go to the gym."
- "He looked so ordinary, I never thought he'd be capable of murder."
Word Details
Is ORDINARY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ORDINARY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ORDINARY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ORDINARY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | r | d | i | n | a | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ORDINARY
100 words from the letters in ORDINARY
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How to Use ORDINARY in Word Games
ORDINARY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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