Banal
Banal adjective - Lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character.
Sentimental and banal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sentimental" instead an adjective "Banal".
Sentimental
Sentimental adjective - Appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way.
Banal and sentimental are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Banal" instead an adjective "Sentimental".
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Sentimental and Banal. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/banal/sentimental
Banal & Sentimental. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/banal/sentimental>.
Sentimental or Banal. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/banal/sentimental.
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