trite

adjective
UK: /traɪt/
US: /traɪt/

  1. Used so often that it is no longer interesting or effective.

    1. The plot of the movie was trite and predictable.
    2. His speech was full of trite phrases and empty promises about the future.

  2. Lacking originality or freshness due to overuse; commonplace.

    1. That's a trite saying that everyone uses when someone leaves.
    2. The movie critic described the film's dialogue as trite and uninspired due to common themes.

Synonyms

hackneyed stale commonplace platitudinous banal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trite" in English means: Used so often that it is no longer interesting or effective., Lacking originality or freshness due to overuse; commonplace..

The phonetic transcription of "trite" is /traɪt/ in British English and /traɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trite": hackneyed, stale, commonplace, platitudinous, banal.

Example usage of "trite": "The plot of the movie was trite and predictable.". More examples on the page.