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Banal

Verb / bʌˈnɑ:l / Another word for banal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

lacking in originality, freshness, or novelty; trite

Synonyms & similar words

stock shopworn hackneyed oldhat tired timeworn commonplace trite wellworn threadbare trite clichéd stale hackneyed overused worn-out unoriginal commonplace ordinary conventional formulaic predictable boring tedious mundane humdrum dull drab lifeless uninspired

Example sentences

  1. The book's plot was banal and uninteresting.
  2. The speech was filled with banal clichés.
  3. The artwork was criticized for being banal and derivative.
  4. The movie was so banal that I fell asleep.
  5. The song's lyrics were banal and lacked depth.

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  • 'Banal' is a word I never use. It's a common and vulgar word.
  • The banality of evil is the phrase that came to mind when I first read Eichmann in Jerusalem.
  • The banality of evil is that most people go along with it.

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