Banal and Mawkish

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

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

Nearby Words: bane, banality

Mawkish adjective - Appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way.

Banal and mawkish are semantically related in sentimental topic. Sometimes you can use "Banal" instead an adjective "Mawkish", if it concerns topics such as trite.

Nearby Word: mawkishly