1. lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse

Examples

• His speech was full of trite phrases about working hard and following your dreams.
• The movie’s plot was so trite that I could predict every twist.
• She avoided using trite expressions in her writing to make it more engaging.
• The greeting card contained only trite sentiments about friendship.
• Critics dismissed the novel as trite and unimaginative.
• The comedian’s jokes felt trite and outdated to the young audience.