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Definition normal in British English

normal adjective

adjective
/ˈnɔː(r)m(ə)l/
1

something that is normal is how you expect it to be, and is not unusual or surprising in any way

Example

He didn't like anything to interrupt his normal daily routine.

Example

You can telephone during normal working hours.

Example

Temperatures are higher than normal.

Example

You may feel sick after the treatment, but this is perfectly normal.

Example

Under normal circumstances, candidates are interviewed by the head of the department.

Example

In those days, it was normal practice to treat the disease at home.

Example

Life is beginning to get back to normal after the fire.

Example

It could take two weeks for your health to return to normal.

Example

It's normal to be nervous before an interview.

Example

It was fairly normal for people to have large families then.

Synonyms and related words
BAU identikit normal
2

someone who is normal is like most people in the way that they think, behave, or look

Example

He's no hero - just a normal human being.

Example

She's a perfectly normal messy child!

Synonyms and related words
BAU identikit normal
2.1

not mentally or physically disabled. People who are disabled consider this word offensive and it is better to describe someone who is not physically disabled as able-bodied and someone who is not mentally disabled as mentally competent.

Synonyms and related words
healthy well fit
Definition normal in British English