Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
banality
noun
/bəˈnæl.ɪ.ti/
Definition
The condition of being banal; something that is unoriginal or lacks freshness.
Examples
- His speech was filled with such banality that the audience quickly lost interest.
- She rejected his ideas, citing their banality and lack of creativity.
Meaning
Banality refers to the quality of being dull or ordinary, often due to overuse or repetition.
Synonyms
- cliché
- triteness
- staleness
- commonplace
