Videobanal
/bə'nɑ:l/
The word banal is a powerful adjective used to describe ideas, remarks, or art that have become boringly ordinary through constant repetition. If you have ever felt that a movie plot was too predictable or a speech was filled with overused promises, you have encountered the banal. This lesson explores the nuances of the word, from its primary meaning of being overfamiliar to its synonyms like trite and hackneyed. We also cover the noun form, banality, and advanced philosophical concepts. Watch this lesson to learn how to identify and describe the unoriginal things in the world around you.