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trite vs commonplace

commonplace vs trite

trite is not a noun while commonplace is a noun.

trite and commonplace both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trite No Yes No No
commonplace Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, trite and commonplace are synonyms defined as:
  • trite and commonplace: repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
Other synonyms of trite include banal, hackneyed, old-hat, shopworn, stock, threadbare, timeworn, tired, well-worn.
trite (noun) commonplace (noun)
a trite or obvious remark
trite (adjective) commonplace (adjective)
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
completely ordinary and unremarkable
Difference between trite and commonplace

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