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tritely

 

[ ˈtraɪtli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

overused expression

Tritely refers to something that is expressed in a manner that is cliché or lacking originality due to excessive use. It often describes phrases, ideas, or concepts that have become dull or boring because they are so commonly heard or seen.

Synonyms

banal, cliché, hackneyed, stale

Examples of usage

  • The movie's plot was tritely predictable.
  • His speech was filled with tritely phrases that offered little insight.
  • She often resorts to tritely arguments in her discussions.
  • The book fell into tritely territory with its stereotypical characters.

Translations

Translations of the word "tritely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trivialmente

🇮🇳 साधारणता से

🇩🇪 trivial

🇮🇩 klise

🇺🇦 тривіально

🇵🇱 trywialnie

🇯🇵 陳腐に

🇫🇷 bêtement

🇪🇸 trivialmente

🇹🇷 sıradan bir şekilde

🇰🇷 진부하게

🇸🇦 بشكل تافه

🇨🇿 triviálně

🇸🇰 triviálne

🇨🇳 陈腐地

🇸🇮 trivialno

🇮🇸 fága

🇰🇿 тривиалды түрде

🇬🇪 ტრივიალურად

🇦🇿 trivial olaraq

🇲🇽 trivialmente

Etymology

The word 'tritely' is derived from the root 'trite', which comes from the Latin 'tritus', meaning 'worn out' or 'rubbed away'. This, in turn, comes from the verb 'terere', which means 'to rub' or 'to wear'. The transition from Latin to English occurred in the late Middle Ages, where the word started being used in English literature to describe something that has lost its freshness or vigor due to overindulgence. Over the centuries, 'trite' and its adverbial form 'tritely' have evolved to specifically refer to expressions, ideas, or themes that have become dull and uninspiring because they are overused. It became more common in English usage during the 19th century, particularly in literary critiques, to point out a lack of originality in writing or speech.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,255, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.