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trite

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore T words

overused and therefore lacking freshness or originality

Word origin: From Latin terere, to rub or wear away.

In a sentence

Trite in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing trite in a sentence.

The speech relied on trite slogans that the audience had heard a thousand times.

The speech relied on trite appeals to teamwork that the audience had heard at every previous conference.

Synonyms
hackneyedbanalclichedstale
Antonyms
originalfreshnovel
Usage & nuance

Using “trite” well

Trite means overused to the point of having lost freshness or originality, with a dismissive tone. It is the opposite of original or novel.

Common questions

Questions about “trite

Trite (adjective) means overused and therefore lacking freshness or originality
Here is trite used in an example sentence: "The speech relied on trite slogans that the audience had heard a thousand times." Another example: "The speech relied on trite appeals to teamwork that the audience had heard at every previous conference."
Common synonyms for trite include hackneyed, banal, cliched, stale.
Antonyms of trite include original, fresh, novel.
Clusters with hackneyed, banal, and stale in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms original, fresh, and novel mark the contrasting choice.
Yes. Trite is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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