Simple Definition of trite

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trite

adjective

triter; tritest
: not interesting or effective because of being used too often : not fresh or original
That argument has become trite.
trite clichés

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“Trite.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/trite. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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