trivial talk

Example Sentences

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The trivial talk round the table took on the poignancy of matters already in the past.

From Treasure and Trouble Therewith A Tale of California by Bonner, Geraldine

But Howat was restless beyond any possibility of patiently hearing Mrs. Heydrick's cheerful, trivial talk.

From The Three Black Pennys A Novel by Hergesheimer, Joseph

Beatrix met him cordially, for she had seen him standing ignored in his corner by the piano, and she liked the friendly way in which the singer had included him in the trivial talk.

From The Dominant Strain by Edwards, H. C. (Harry C.)

The sincerity of this expression stood out in the trivial talk.

From The Sleuth of St. James's Square by Post, Melville Davisson

"Don Ippolito," said Mrs. Vervain, turning to the priest, who had been listening intently to all this trivial talk, "what do you think of this sketch?"

From A Foregone Conclusion by Howells, William Dean