Wordle Answer for July 20, 2022
TRITE was the Wordle answer for July 20, 2022. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
TRITE
What trite means
Overused and lacking originality or freshness, having lost its interest or impact through excessive repetition.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *trite*, borrowed from Latin *tritus*, the past participle of *terere*, meaning "to rub" or "to wear away." The sense evolved from "worn smooth by use" to "worn out" and finally to "overused" or "commonplace." The Latin root *terere* also gave English "attrition" and "detritus."
Hints for July 20, 2022
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Synonyms of trite
- banal
- stock
- hackneyed
- threadbare
- tired
- commonplace
- timeworn
- well-worn
Used in a sentence
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