| banal | obvious and dull; repeated too often; unoriginal, ordinary |
| terse | brief and to the point (almost rude); concise |
| succinct | precise expression in few words; brief and to the point with no wasted words |
| raconteur | a person skilled at telling stories or anecdotes |
| euphemism | the use of a "nice" word or phrase for an offensive or terribly honest one |
| hackneyed | overused and overly familiar; banal |
| bombast | self-important or pompous writing or speech; "windbag" language |
| articulate | effective; distinct; expressing ideas clearly |
| laconic | Using few words; expressing much in few words; concise |
| hyperbole | statement that is an obvious exaggeration |
| lampoon | A writing or drawing that makes fun of a person; personal satire |
| platitude | a meaningless truism; cliche, dull remark; tired old saying |