prosaist
/ˈprəʊzeɪɪst
/noun
1A person who writes in prose.
2A prosaic person.
Derivatives
prosaism
- The lyrics are replete with repetition, prosaism, and smugness.
- When the band relaxes into a wider, 4/4 time channel, they often succumb to prosaism.
Origin
Early 19th century: from French prosaïste, from Latin prosa 'straightforward (discourse)' (see prose).