manido
trite
Definition & meaning
The adjective manido describes something that has become worn out, stale, or trite due to excessive use or repetition.
- Figurative sense: It refers to ideas, phrases, jokes, or arguments that have lost their freshness, originality, or effectiveness because they have been used too many times. In English, this is often translated as "hackneyed," "trite," "banal," or "worn-out."
- Literal sense: Historically, it can refer to food that is slightly spoiled, musty, or has lost its freshness, although this usage is less common in modern Spanish compared to the figurative sense.
Grammar & Word origin
Manido is an adjective that agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g., una frase manida, unos argumentos manidos).
It is the past participle of the archaic Spanish verb manir, which meant to let meat or game hang until it became tender or slightly high/stale. The word derives from the Latin manere (to remain, to stay), suggesting something that has been left sitting for too long.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
El argumento parecía manido y poco original.adjective
The argument seemed trite and unoriginal.
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