Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
banally
Adverb
/bəˈnæli/
Definition
In a manner that is devoid of freshness or originality; in a way that is boring or predictable.
Examples
- She often spoke banally, relying on phrases that everyone had heard before.
- The movie was criticized for its banally predictable plot twists.
- He approached the problem banally, failing to think outside the box.
Meaning
The term ‘banally’ refers to actions, statements, or ideas that are trivial or lacking in originality, often resorting to clichés or overused expressions.
Synonyms
- trivially
- ordinarily
- commonplacely
