Word a Day
trite
What does trite mean?
trite (adjective): repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use trite in a sentence?
- His remarks were trite and commonplace. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce trite?
/tɹaɪt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does trite come from?
From Latin trītus (“worn out”), perfect passive participle of terō (“to wear away, wear out”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of trite?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “trite”?
Tap an answer to check it. The same questions the app asks.
What does “trite” mean?
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
Not quite: that's what cowardly means.
professing feelings or virtues one does not have
Not quite: that's what hypocritical means.
admired, distinguished, respected, or well-known
Not quite: that's what illustrious means.
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
Right! That's what “trite” means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “trite”?
bleak
Not quite: bleak means something else.
nasal
Not quite: nasal means something else.
bogus
Not quite: bogus means something else.
stock
Right!
Learn a word like “trite” every day
Word a Day for iPhone quizzes you on a few new words a day and brings each one back for review at growing intervals. Free, no account, no ads.
Coming soon to the App Store