trite
/ˈtɹaɪt/
lacking originality or freshness; overused
trite in a sentence
“The trite expressions made the speech forgettable.”
Origin of trite
Latin tritus worn out, commonplace from terere to rub, wear out
Related Words
hackneyed
lacking significance through overuse; unoriginal
meretricious
apparently attractive but having no real value; flashy
oleaginous
exaggeratedly and distastefully complimentary; oily
sanctimonious
making a show of being morally superior to others
supercilious
behaving as though one thinks one is superior to others
derisive
expressing contempt or ridicule