Trite (Adjective)
Meaning
Repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; "bromidic sermons"; "his remarks were trite and commonplace"; "hackneyed phrases"; "a stock answer"; "repeating threadbare jokes"; "parroting some timeworn axiom"; "the trite metaphor `hard as nails'".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The comedian's jokes had become trite and unfunny from being repeated so many times.
- After a while, the professor's inspiring lectures started to sound trite and overly familiar.
- Her writing style was marred by trite descriptions and overused clichés that added no depth to the story.
- The motivational speaker's trite phrases about perseverance and hard work fell flat with the audience.
- The catchphrase had been used so many times that it had become trite and lost its original impact.