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Definition of tritely

tritely

/ˈtraɪt.li/
trite · ly
Adjective:trite
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• adverb

1

In a manner that lacks originality or freshness due to overuse; in a commonplace or hackneyed way.

Example

"The speaker concluded her address by tritely reminding the graduates that the future was in their hands."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'trite' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word 'trite' comes from Latin 'tritus', meaning 'worn out' or 'familiar', the past participle of 'terere' ('to rub away').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tritely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tritely
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