1. The quality of being banal; lack of originality or freshness; triteness
The speech was full of banality and failed to inspire the audience.
O discurso estava cheio de banalidade e não conseguiu inspirar a plateia.
2. A banal or trite remark, idea, or expression
He resorted to banalities when discussing the weather.
Ele recorreu a banalidades ao discutir sobre o tempo.