Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trite
Adjective
/traɪt/
Definition
Lacking originality or freshness; dull and clichéd.
Examples
- His speech was filled with trite phrases that offered no new insights.
- The movie received criticism for its trite plot and predictable ending.
- Using trite expressions won’t engage your audience.
Meaning
When something is described as trite, it means that it has been overused and is no longer interesting or effective.
Synonyms
- clichéd
- overused
- stale
- banal
- hackneyed
