Banal and Popular

Banal

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

Popular and banal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Popular" instead an adjective "Banal".

Nearby Words: bane, banality

Popular

Popular adjective - Enjoying widespread favor or approval.

Banal and popular are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Banal" instead an adjective "Popular".

Both words in one sentence

  • He especially dislikes one of his most well-known and popular Python sketches, the Ministry of Silly Walks, because it's so banal.
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