cliched

[US]/[ˈkliːʃ]/
[UK]/[ˈkliːʃ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A phrase or idea that is overused to the point of losing its original meaning or impact.
adj.So overused and lacking in originality that it is predictable.; Used too often; trite.

Phrases & Collocations

cliched phrases

cliched ending

avoid cliches

cliched storyline

cliched dialogue

be clichéd

overly clichéd

cliched expression

using cliches

cliched image

Example Sentences

the movie's plot was incredibly clichéd, relying on predictable tropes.

his speech was full of clichéd phrases and lacked any originality.

avoid using clichéd language in your writing; strive for fresh expression.

the romantic comedy leaned heavily on clichéd situations and characters.

we tried to avoid the clichéd ending and create something unexpected.

the motivational speaker used a lot of clichéd advice that felt unhelpful.

the novel suffered from clichéd descriptions of the setting and characters.

it's easy to fall into clichéd thinking when problem-solving under pressure.

the band's sound was a clichéd mix of rock and pop elements.

she wanted to write a story that wasn't just another clichéd fairy tale.

the presentation included several clichéd bullet points that were forgettable.

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