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banal vs commonplace

commonplace vs banal

banal is not a noun while commonplace is a noun.

banal and commonplace both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
banal No Yes No No
commonplace Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, banal and commonplace are synonyms defined as:
  • banal and commonplace: repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
Other synonyms of banal include hackneyed, old-hat, shopworn, stock, threadbare, timeworn, tired, trite, well-worn.
banal (noun) commonplace (noun)
a trite or obvious remark
banal (adjective) commonplace (adjective)
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
completely ordinary and unremarkable
Difference between banal and commonplace

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