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banality Synonyms

Another word for banality

Choosing another word for banality depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The condition or quality of being unoriginal, dull, or commonplace; a lack of freshness or novelty.

Usage Example

"The critic complained about the sheer triteness of the movie's predictable plot."

Strongest
triteness
hackneyedness
Strong
insipidity
vapidity
mundaneness
mundanity
staleness
triviality
dullness

• noun (Context 2)

A trite, predictable, or unoriginal remark, idea, or action (often used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The two strangers exchanged polite banalities about the weather while waiting for the train."

Strongest
platitude
cliché
Strong
truism
commonplace
bromide
chestnut
Weak
saw

Opposites of banality

The opposite of banality shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

originality
novelty
freshness
creativity
inventiveness
ingenuity
witticism
profundity
See all opposites of banality

• Nearby Words

bamboozler
ban
bana
banality
banana
banana pepper
bananas

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Banality. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/banality
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