Banal and Flat

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Banal adjective - Lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character.

Usage example: the sort of banal woman who appeals to men not looking for intellectual stimulation

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Flat is a synonym for banal in commonplace topic. In some cases you can use "Flat" instead an adjective "Banal".

Nearby Words: bane, banality

Flat adjective - Lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character.

Usage example: a dull, flat person who couldn't come up with an original idea to save her life

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Banal is a synonym for flat in dull topic. Sometimes you can use "Banal" instead an adjective "Flat".

Nearby Words: flatter, flatly, flatness, flatlet, flatting

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