banally
adverb
Pronunciation: /bəˈnɑːli/
Definition
In a way that is so ordinary, predictable, and lacking in originality as to be uninteresting.
Examples
He spoke banally about his vacation, listing every single place he visited.
The movie's plot was banally predictable from the first scene.
She tried to make small talk, but her comments were banally polite and avoided any real topic.
How to Use banally
- banally predictable (collocation)
- In a way that is so ordinary it can be easily guessed. — "The plot twist was banally predictable, and everyone saw it coming."
- banally expressed (collocation)
- Said or written in a way that is unoriginal and uninteresting. — "His ideas were banally expressed, lacking any spark of creativity."
- banally polite (collocation)
- Acting in a way that is superficially courteous but lacks sincerity. — "She offered banally polite congratulations that felt empty."
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