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Synonyms of banal

70 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for banal is well-worn. Other synonyms of banal are pat, tired, dull, commonplace and corny. The opposite of banal is new.

Synonyms and similar words for banal

adjectiveCommon in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh.

  • everyday
  • prosaicOverly plain, simple or commonplace, to the point of being boring.
  • mundaneOrdinary; not new; part of the mainstream culture.
  • batheticCharacterized by or pertaining to bathos.
  • bromidicStale, banal, clichéd.
  • cheesyOverdramatic, excessively emotional or clichéd, trite, contrived.
  • stock
  • clichédRepeated so often that it has become stale or commonplace; hackneyed.
  • commonplaceOrdinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
  • cornyBoring and unoriginal.
  • dog-earedRagged, worn-out; also, hackneyed, tired.
  • hackneyedRepeated too often.
  • hoaryOld or old-fashioned; trite.
  • overdoneRepeated too often; hackneyed.
  • overusedHackneyed or clichéd.
  • overworkedHaving been overused such that it has lost its meaning; trite; banal.
  • patTrite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
  • played outOverused, hackneyed; clichéd.
  • shopwornOf an idea, a piece or writing, etc.: repeated so often as to have become uninteresting; clichéd, overused, tired.
  • staleNo longer fresh, new, or interesting, in reference to ideas and immaterial things; clichéd, hackneyed, dated.
  • threadbare figurativelyOf an argument, excuse, etc.: used so often that it is no longer effective or interesting; banal, clichéd, trite.
  • timewornBanal or trite; hackneyed or overused.
  • tiredOverused, cliché.
  • triteUsed so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.
  • warmed-overClichéd, overused or stale.
  • well-wornTrite or hackneyed; repeated too often.
  • basicUnremarkable or uninteresting; boring; uncool.
  • mindless
  • beat slang
  • blah
  • blandLacking interest; boring; dull.
  • boring
  • colourlessLacking in interest or variety.
  • drab
  • stuffy
  • dreich ScotlandNot enjoyable or interesting; boring, dull.
  • drowsyBoring.
  • dullBoring; not exciting or interesting.
  • dull as dishwaterBoring; ordinary; exceedingly dull.
  • flat
  • heavy going
  • ho-humBoring; not interesting or novel.
  • humdrumLacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.
  • insipid
  • lacklusterNot exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest; having no vitality.
  • lame
  • languidOf an idea, writing, etc.: dull, uninteresting.
  • lifelessDull or lacking vitality.
  • longsome UK, dialectal
  • monotonous
  • no fun at partiesBoring or pedantic.
  • plain
  • ploddingProgressing slowly and laboriously.
  • prosy
  • pedantic
  • pedestrian
  • static
  • straightforward
  • snoozeworthyVery boring.
  • soporificBoring, dull.
  • tediousBoring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong.
  • uncoolNot in accord with the current fashion, standards, or mores of a particular group; not cool.
  • wanBland, uninterested.
  • weaksauce informalLacking in interest or substance; boring, disappointing, lackluster.
  • wooden
  • uninterestingArousing little or no interest; boring or uneventful.
  • stodgy
  • vapidLifeless, dull, or banal.
  • vanilla
  • cold obsoleteUnexciting; dull; uninteresting.

Opposite of banal

adjectiveCommon in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh.

Meaning of banal

  1. adjective Common in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh.
  2. adjective Relating to a type of feudal jurisdiction or service.

Full definition of banal

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Questions about synonyms of banal

What is another word for banal?
Banal has 70 synonyms on Word.ws, such as well-worn, pat, tired, dull, commonplace, corny, warmed-over and stale.
What is the opposite of banal?
The opposite of banal is new. Other antonyms of banal are original.
What does banal mean?
Banal means common in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh.

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