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TRITE

(adj.sat, adj., noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Trite.

How to pronounce trite:

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Trite - as an adjective satellite

Repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

Example: "His remarks were trite and commonplace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banal7commonplace21hackneyed22old-hatshopworn16stock11threadbare16timeworn13tired6well-worn

Trite - as an adjective

Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.

So well established as to be beyond debate: trite law.

Trite - as a noun

A denomination of coinage in ancient greece equivalent to one third of a stater.

Trite, a genus of spiders, found in australia, new zealand and oceania, of the family salticidae.

Example Sentences

"Her speech was filled with trite cliches."
"The movie's plot was predictable and trite."
"He relied on trite jokes to get laughs from the audience."
"The book's characters were one-dimensional and trite."
"The artist's work lacked originality, instead presenting trite ideas."
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Word Game Points

Is TRITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trite is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRITE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is TRITE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trite is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRITE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is TRITE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trite is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRITE has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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