Imitative and Trite

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

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

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

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

Nearby Words: triteness, tritely

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