Simple and Trite

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Simple

Simple adjective - Free from all additions or embellishment.
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Trite and simple are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trite" instead an adjective "Simple".
Nearby Words: simply, simplicity, simplify, simplified, simplification

Trite

Trite adjective - Used or heard so often as to be dull.
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Simple and trite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Simple" instead an adjective "Trite".
Nearby Words: triteness, tritely

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  • Revenge Critics of Star Wars: A New Hope were so convinced that the sequels would conform to a simple Luke-avenges-his-dad story, they dissed Lucas for being trite, never suspecting how The Reveal would overturn those expectations.
    Source: Revenge
  • Many of theorized it was simply, "I love/loved you." — but that seems too clean and simple, too trite, for Anno to make such a big deal about protecting the secret.
    Source: Plot-Based Voice Cancellation
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