Banal: meaning, definitions and examples
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banal
[ bəˈnɑːl ]
everyday life
lacking originality, common, boring, uninteresting
Synonyms
commonplace, mundane, ordinary, predictable, trite
Examples of usage
- His banal jokes never made anyone laugh.
- The movie's plot was so banal that it was predictable from the start.
art
a banal statement or work of art lacks originality and is boring or predictable
Synonyms
cliché, hackneyed, platitude, stale, unoriginal
Examples of usage
- Some critics argue that the painting is banal and lacks creativity.
- The artist was criticized for his banal lyrics and lack of depth.
Translations
Translations of the word "banal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 banal
🇮🇳 साधारण
🇩🇪 banal
🇮🇩 biasa
🇺🇦 банальний
🇵🇱 banalny
🇯🇵 平凡な (へいぼんな)
🇫🇷 banal
🇪🇸 banal
🇹🇷 banal
🇰🇷 평범한 (평범한)
🇸🇦 مبتذل
🇨🇿 banální
🇸🇰 banálny
🇨🇳 平凡的 (平凡的)
🇸🇮 banalen
🇮🇸 venjulegur
🇰🇿 жай
🇬🇪 ბანალური
🇦🇿 banal
🇲🇽 banal
Word origin
The word 'banal' originates from the French word 'banal' meaning 'common' or 'ordinary'. It entered the English language in the mid-18th century. Over time, 'banal' has come to describe something lacking originality or interest, often used to criticize unoriginal works of art or mundane conversation.