What is banal means?

"Banal" means lacking in originality or excitement; commonplace or trite. It suggests something that is predictable, uninteresting, and unremarkable.

Here are some synonyms for "banal":

* Trivial

* Hackneyed

* Clichéd

* Ordinary

* Mundane

* Stale

* Insipid

Here are some examples of how "banal" might be used:

* "The movie's plot was so banal, it was hard to stay awake."

* "Her speech was full of banal platitudes."

* "He was tired of hearing the same banal jokes."

The opposite of "banal" would be:

* Original

* Exciting

* Unique

* Provocative

* Thought-provoking

* Remarkable