word
Banal
Buh-NAHL
/bʌˈnɑːl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
banal
Dictionary meaning
Repeated too often.
Examples
- These banal themes are seen in nearly every book read in public schools.
Synonyms: commonplace
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