Trivial Definition & Meaning
trivial
- adjective
- (informal) small and of little importance; "a fiddling sum of money"; "a footling gesture"; "our worries are lilliputian compared with those of countries that are at war"; "a little (or small) matter"; "a dispute over niggling details"; "limited to petty enterprises"; "piffling efforts"; "giving a police officer a free meal may be against the law, but it seems to be a picayune infraction"
- of little substance or significance; "a few superficial editorial changes"; "only trivial objections"
- concerned with trivialities; "a trivial young woman"; "a trivial mind"
"Trivial" in song lyrics
See how trivial is used in real songs:
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"Moving like you're dusted and you're caught up in something trivial"
Leaders of the New School — Classic Material -
"Nowadays, rappers in this industry so trivial"
Warcloud f/ Crisis, Doc Doom, Rugged Monk, ShoGun Assason — Howling Wolves -
"nothing is trivial"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with trivial
Usage tips for "trivial"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "trivial" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for trivial to find words that pair well.