banality

noun
UK: /bəˈnæl.ə.ti/
US: /bəˈnæl.ə.ti/

  1. Something that is boring and not original.

    1. The banality of the song made me turn off the radio immediately. [ ] [ ]
    2. He could not stand the banality of everyday life, so he quit his job. [ ] [ ]

  2. A remark or idea that is not interesting or important because it has been said or expressed many times before.

    1. She spoke only in banality. [ ] [ ]
    2. The script was full of banality and clichés, making it unwatchable due to its banality. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

platitude triviality commonplace

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "banality" in English means: Something that is boring and not original., A remark or idea that is not interesting or important because it has been said or expressed many times before..

The phonetic transcription of "banality" is /bəˈnæl.ə.ti/ in British English and /bəˈnæl.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "banality": platitude, triviality, commonplace.

Example usage of "banality": "The banality of the song made me turn off the radio immediately.". More examples on the page.