Banal and Hokey

Banal

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

Hokey and banal are semantically related in commonplace topic. In some cases you can use "Hokey" instead an adjective "Banal".

Nearby Words: bane, banality

Hokey

Hokey adjective - Tiresomely obvious and unsophisticated.
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Banal and hokey are semantically related in corny topic. Sometimes you can use "Banal" instead an adjective "Hokey".
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