Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
banalize
verb
/bəˈnæl.aɪz/
Definition
To make something ordinary or unremarkable, stripping it of its originality or freshness.
Examples
- Many critics argue that the constant repetition of similar themes in movies banalizes the art of filmmaking.
- When we over-commercialize a concept, we risk banalizing its importance in society.
Meaning
When something is banalized, it becomes commonplace to the point that it loses its interest or value.
Synonyms
- devalue
- trivialize
- dim down
- dull
