banality
Translation
banality, triteness, platitude
Examples
I was struck by the banality of the conversation.
I was struck by the banality of the conversation.
They exchanged banalities for a few minutes.
They exchanged banalities for a few minutes.
Grammar Patterns
the banality ((of sth.)) the quality of being banal I was struck by the banality of the conversation.
(plural) banalities banal remarks They exchanged banalities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: triteness, platitude, cliché; Antonyms: originality, novelty
Etymology
The noun form of the adjective 'banal', from French 'banalité'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'banal'. It refers to the quality of being banal or a remark that is banal.