Imitative and Trite

Imitative

Imitative adjective - Using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model.

Trite and imitative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trite" instead an adjective "Imitative".

Trite

Trite adjective - Used or heard so often as to be dull.
Usage example: by the time the receiving line had ended, the bride and groom's thanks sounded trite and tired

Imitative and trite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imitative" instead an adjective "Trite".

Nearby Words: triteness, tritely
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