What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nonoriginal
Example
The movie was nonoriginal and predictable. [nonoriginal: adjective]
Example
The artist's work was criticized for being nonoriginal and derivative. [nonoriginal: adjective]
banal
Example
The writer's use of cliches made the story banal and unoriginal. [banal: adjective]
Example
The speech was filled with banal platitudes and lacked any real substance. [banal: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Banal is more commonly used than nonoriginal in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nonoriginal and banal?
Nonoriginal is more formal than banal.
