How to Memorize

trite - banal

Analysis

Something, such as an idea, story, or remark that has been said or told too many times can be called ‘trite’. Such overuse tends to lead to apathy and a degree of hostility from those on the receiving end. For that reason, this word is used to express strong disapproval.

Example(s)

1. David clearly hadn’t done any in-depth research on the matter. His report was trite and ill-informed, to say the least.

2. I risk triteness by rehashing that old story to my class, but I feel they would benefit from the moral lessons it proffers.

3. The movie was tedious and totally lacking in originality. How can they keep churning out such tritely formulaic garbage?