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banal

/bəˈnɔːl/ adjective · British & US
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What does banal mean?

adjective

Lacking originality and interest; uninspired or unremarkable. A banal conversation is one that is dull and uninteresting.

Example

"The hotel room was decorated with a banal floral pattern that failed to impress."

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