Trite: meaning, definitions and examples

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trite

 

[ traɪt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

overused expression

Lacking originality and freshness; dull from overuse.

Synonyms

banal, clichéd, hackneyed, stale

Examples of usage

  • Her trite remarks made the conversation boring.
  • The movie's plot was trite and predictable.
  • The trite phrases in the speech failed to impress the audience.
Context #2 | Adjective

overly familiar

Lacking originality or freshness; stale because of overuse.

Synonyms

corny, threadbare, worn out

Examples of usage

  • The trite jokes in the sitcom were no longer funny.
  • His trite excuses for being late were getting old.

Translations

Translations of the word "trite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 banal

🇮🇳 साधारण

🇩🇪 banal

🇮🇩 biasa

🇺🇦 банальний

🇵🇱 banalny

🇯🇵 陳腐な

🇫🇷 banal

🇪🇸 trivial

🇹🇷 banal

🇰🇷 진부한

🇸🇦 مبتذل

🇨🇿 banální

🇸🇰 banálny

🇨🇳 陈腐的

🇸🇮 banalen

🇮🇸 banal

🇰🇿 арзан

🇬🇪 ბანალური

🇦🇿 banal

🇲🇽 trivial

Etymology

The word 'trite' originated from the Latin word 'tritus', which means 'worn out' or 'rubbed away'. It entered the English language in the 16th century and has been used to describe something that lacks originality or freshness due to overuse.

See also: triteness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,973, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.