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Examples of Triteness

Definition:

Triteness refers to something that is overused, dull, or lacking originality.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

A state of being unoriginal or lacking freshness.

Sample Sentence 1:

The writer's overuse of clichés in his novel resulted in a sense of triteness that was hard to overlook.

Sense 2:

An instance or example of something that is considered trite.

Sample Sentence 2:

The movie relied heavily on triteness, recycling tired plotlines and predictable characters.

Sense 3:

A criticism of a repetitive or unoriginal statement or idea.

Sample Sentence 3:

The professor highlighted the triteness of the student's argument, pointing out its lack of original thought.

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