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triteness

[/ˈtraɪtnəs/]
noun
banalidade
1. the quality of being trite; the state of being overused, hackneyed, or lacking originality
The triteness of the romantic comedy plot made it predictable and boring.
A banalidade do enredo da comédia romântica o tornou previsível e entediante.
2. lack of freshness or novelty; dullness due to overuse or repetition
Critics complained about the triteness of the dialogue in the film.
Os críticos reclamaram da banalidade do diálogo no filme.
Synonyms
banalitycommonplacenessstalenesshackneyed qualityclichéplatitudinousness
Antonyms
originalitynoveltyfreshnessuniquenessinnovation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
banalidade
most common usage
São Paulo
banalidade
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
banalidade
standard usage
Portugal
banalidade
standard usage; also 'vulgaridade' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

old hat
beaten to death
same old same old
nothing new under the sun
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