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banal

Part of Speech: adjective

Senses:

1. Lacking originality or freshness; trite:

Example sentence: The movie's plot was predictable and banal, offering nothing new or exciting.

2. Commonplace; ordinary:

Example sentence: The novel portrays the banal routines and struggles of everyday life in a small town.

3. Overused or worn out, to the point of being boring or uninteresting:

Example sentence: The stand-up comedian's banal jokes failed to elicit any laughter from the audience.

Usages:

Popular usage: In popular usage, banal refers to something that is unoriginal, predictable, or lacking novelty.

Local usage: In local usage, banal might signify something that is commonly seen or experienced within a specific community or region.

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