adjective
- 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- The comedian’s jokes felt trite and outdated to the young audience.