Where does “humdrumly” come from?
humdrumly (English) comes from English humdrum, from English hum, from Middle English hummen — to hum, buzz, drone, make a murmuring sound to...
humdrumly (English): In a humdrum manner
Ancestry of “humdrumly”, step by step
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| 1 | English | humdrum | Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring; The... |
| 2 | English | hum | A hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips... |
| 3 | Middle English | hummen | to hum, buzz, drone, make a murmuring sound to... |