Antonyms for trite


Grammar : Adj
Spell : trahyt
Phonetic Transcription : traɪt


Definition of trite

Origin :
  • 1540s, from Latin tritus "worn, familiar," from past participle of terere "to rub, wear down" (see throw (v.)).
  • adj silly, commonplace
Example sentences :
  • Instinct is a sure guide, it always tends to what is useful and trite.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • For a while they talked of trite and inconsequential things.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor of Doubt » by Frank Williams
  • It would be trite to dwell on the particulars of her after story.
  • Extract from : « The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. » by Washington Irving
  • It is a trite remark that diamonds can be polished only by diamond dust.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte » by William Milligan Sloane
  • This last jest is so trite to-day as to be absolutely threadbare.
  • Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 26, August, 1880 » by Various
  • It is a trite and tedious exclamation—an axiom past disputing.
  • Extract from : « The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 » by Various
  • Such reflections as these, however,129 are trite and must occur to every mind.
  • Extract from : « The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 » by Various
  • "Now then," said my companion, as this trite quotation was passing through my mind.
  • Extract from : « Acadia » by Frederic S. Cozzens
  • Many letters were sent to me—most of them trite, many of them foolish.
  • Extract from : « Tea-Table Talk » by Jerome K. Jerome
  • To be trite, I am what I am, and have accepted it calmly, as you shall in time.
  • Extract from : « Each Man Kills » by Victoria Glad

Synonyms for trite

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