Vocabulary Entry

trite

|adjective • noun

adjective

Lacking in originality or freshness; dull and uninteresting.

Example Sentences

"His speech was filled with trite phrases that failed to engage the audience."

"The movie was criticized for its trite plot and predictable ending."

"She avoided using trite expressions in her writing to keep it unique."

noun

Example Sentences

"The speaker relied on well-known trites that everyone had heard before."

"In her essay, she mentioned a few trites that have lost their meaning over time."

"He dismissed the advice as just another trite with no real substance."