trite — lacking in freshness or effectiveness due to overuse; clichéd
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking in freshness or effectiveness due to overuse; clichéd
Pronunciation (IPA): /traɪt/
Korean meaning: 진부한, 상투적인, 흔해빠진
Korean pronunciation: **트라**이트
Example Sentences
- The movie's trite ending ruined what could have been a masterpiece
- My grandmother's advice may sound trite, but 'early to bed, early to rise' actually works
- The greeting card was filled with trite sentiments like 'hang in there' and 'everything happens for a reason'
trite
ADJECTIVE//traɪt//
lacking in freshness or effectiveness due to overuse; clichéd
The comedian delivers trite jokes that bore the unimpressed audience
Delete what's trite, write with fresh sight and bright insight!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tritus', the past participle of 'terere' meaning 'to rub' or 'to wear away'. The word evolved to describe ideas or expressions that have been 'worn out' through overuse, like a coin rubbed smooth from too much handling.
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📝Examples
“The movie's trite ending ruined what could have been a masterpiece”
“My grandmother's advice may sound trite, but 'early to bed, early to rise' actually works”
“The greeting card was filled with trite sentiments like 'hang in there' and 'everything happens for a reason'”
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