banal
banal [ buh'-NAL, -NAHL, BEYN-l ] | ||
[ adjective ] | ||
MEANING : | ||
1. lacking originality or novelty 2. commonplace; petty | ||
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | ||
Despite the presence of big stars, the banal plot of the film ensured its lukewarm response. | ||
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | ||
In a series of leisurely-paced scenes, Suleiman shows the banal realties of petrol bomb attacks and army checkpoint searches, combining them with dreamlike sequences. |
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