Pronunciation: /bəˈnæləti/
noun the quality of being unoriginal or lacking in originality
A1 The movie was full of banality, with predictable jokes and cliched characters.
A2 She found the banality of small talk at the party to be quite boring.
B1 The author's writing style is criticized for its banality, lacking depth and originality.
B2 The artist aimed to challenge societal banality through their thought-provoking installations.
C1 The philosopher delved into the concept of banality in everyday life, questioning the nature of existence.
C2 The documentary explored the banality of evil, examining how ordinary people can commit horrific acts under certain circumstances.
adjective banal
A1 The movie was full of banality, with predictable plot twists.
A2 She found the book to be quite banal, lacking any originality.
B1 The artist's work was criticized for its banality, as it failed to evoke any emotion.
B2 The journalist's writing was often accused of banality, with cliched phrases and overused expressions.
C1 The playwright's latest work was met with mixed reviews, with some critics praising its depth while others criticized its banality.
C2 The novel was dismissed by literary scholars as a banality, lacking any profound insights or originality.
formal The banality of the speech made it difficult for the audience to stay engaged.
informal I can't stand the banality of reality TV shows.
slang I'm so over the banality of social media drama.
figurative She tried to inject some excitement into the banality of daily life.
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