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Meaning of clichéd
The primary meaning of "clichéd" according to Oxford Languages is being overly familiar or commonplace to the point of being boring or unoriginal.
Etymology of clichéd
The word "clichéd" originates from the French word "cliché," which referred to a stereotype or a commonplace expression.
Historically, the term "cliché" was used in printing to describe a metal stereotype or a block of type that could be reused, and over time, it came to be applied to expressions or ideas that were similarly reused and had lost their originality.
Synonyms
hackneyed
overused
trite
commonplace
banal
mundane
ordinary
unoriginal
stereotyped
predictable
familiar
well-worn
stale
tired
worn out
exhausted
threadbare
uninspired
uncreative
derivative
imitative
repetitive
monotonous
dull
bland
unimaginative
lacking in originality
unremarkable
forgettable
mediocre
lackluster
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "clichéd" as expressing or relating to an idea or expression that has been used too often and has lost its originality or impact.
- * The term is often used to describe phrases, expressions, or ideas that have become so familiar that they have lost their effectiveness or are no longer considered original.
Usage Examples
- The movie's clichéd plot twist was predictable and lacked surprise.
- * The politician's speech was filled with clichéd phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
- * The artist's use of clichéd imagery made the painting seem unoriginal and lacking in creativity.