banality
0 antonyms and opposites of banality, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The quality of being dull, unoriginal, and overly familiar.
How to use banality
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the banality of evil
sheer banality
Etymology
From French banalité, built from banal plus the noun ending -ity.
Full origin of banality →Frequently asked questions
What does “banality” mean?
The word “banality” means the quality of being dull, unoriginal, and overly familiar. In plain terms, the state of being boringly ordinary or unoriginal.
How do you pronounce “banality”?
“Banality” is pronounced buh-NA-lih-tee (/bəˈnælɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “banality” in a sentence?
Here is “banality” used in a sentence: “The banality of the small talk made the meeting drag on.”
What part of speech is “banality”?
“Banality” is a noun.
Where does the word “banality” come from?
The word “banality” comes from French. From French banalité, built from banal plus the noun ending -ity.