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Part of Speech: Adverb

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Definition: In a manner that is lacking originality or freshness.

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"The comedian delivered his jokes tritely, failing to elicit laughter from the audience."

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Definition: In a manner that is overused or clichéd.

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"The author resorted to using tritely phrased expressions, resulting in a predictable storyline."

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Definition: In a manner that lacks creativity or uniqueness.

Example Sentence:

"The movie relied on tritely edited action sequences, leaving the audience unimpressed."

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