Synonyms for Trivial
Definition of 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"
17 synonyms found
Writing tips for "trivial"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like banal, commonplace, fiddling can replace "trivial" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"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