a trite or obvious remark
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banality
How to use banality in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for banality.
Editorial note
She was the one who coined the phrase the "banality of evil".
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Quick take
a trite or obvious remark
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for banality.
noun
a trite or obvious remark
See also: platitude, cliche, commonplace, bromide
Example sentences
She was the one who coined the phrase the "banality of evil".
The banality of evil sort of thing I guess.
Why worry when you can distract yourself with trite banality?
Indeed, the subtitle and thesis of the book reflects that: "on the banality of evil.
The banality of the lyrics are in truth not significantly worse than the lyrics of the average pop song.
Most, but not all, songs of that genre dress up their banality in slightly more interesting turns of phrase but ultimately it's the same thing.
Hannah Arendt wrote about the banality of evil; I think one could write just as convincingly about the banality of greed.
Interestingly in this interview between Assange, Cohen and Schmidt, which was linked elsewhere in the comments, Schmidt was actually the first one to say the phrase "the banality of evil".
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use banality in a sentence?
She was the one who coined the phrase the "banality of evil".
What does banality mean?
a trite or obvious remark
What part of speech is banality?
banality is commonly used as noun.