Home / Dictionary / banal

banal

/bəˈnæl/
adjective
  1. Common in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh.

    Similar: everyday, prosaic

  2. (history) Relating to a type of feudal jurisdiction or service.

Synonymseveryday, prosaic
Antonymsnew, original

Practice "banal" in context

WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.

Save to WordNote — it's free →

No credit card. No install required.

banal — meaning, definition & examples | WordNote | WordNote