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    trite
    /trʌɪt/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a remark or idea) lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse: "this point may now seem obvious and trite"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Trite means expressed too often to be interesting or seem sincere. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › triteTrite Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Trite means lacking the freshness that evokes attention or interest, often from long familiarity. See synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology of trite.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › triteTRITE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Trite definition: lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition; hackneyed; stale. See examples of TRITE used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Trite means expressed too often to be interesting or seem sincere. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and related words and phrases from Cambridge Dictionary.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRITE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Trite means dull and boring because it has been said or told too many times. It can also mean rubbed or worn by use. See synonyms, examples, and word origin of trite.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › triteTrite - definition of trite by The Free Dictionary

    Trite means lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of trite, as well as related words and antonyms.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › triteTrite - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When you want to indicate that something is silly or overused, you would call it trite. A love song with lyrics about holding hands in the sunshine? Totally trite.