CEFR A2

trite

adjective

Meaning

trite means often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out,.... It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The writer described the response as trite.
A trite tone can change the mood of a conversation.

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trite (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /tɹaɪt/

Definition

Examples

The writer described the response as trite.
A trite tone can change the mood of a conversation.
The situation became trite after the announcement.

How to Use trite

trite + noun (collocation): Use trite before a noun to describe that quality. — "The writer described a trite reaction."
become trite (collocation): Use after become, seem, or be for a state or quality. — "The discussion became trite near the end."

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