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Meaning of Cliché
A cliché is an expression or idea that has been used so often that it has become boring and lacks originality.
Etymology of Cliché
The word "cliché" originated from the French language, derived from the word "clicher," which means "to stereotype"
In the 19th century, the term referred to a metal stereotype, a casting of a phrase or expression that could be reused in printing
Over time, the term evolved to describe an overused or hackneyed expression or idea
Synonyms
platitude
stereotype
bromide
truism
commonplace
banality
overused expression
hackneyed phrase
stereotypical phrase
conventional wisdom
familiar phrase
tired phrase
worn-out phrase
overworked phrase
familiar expression
stereotyped expression
trite phrase
commonplace expression
tired expression
worn-out expression
overused phrase
clichéd expression
stereotypical expression
conventional phrase
familiar saying
tired saying
worn-out saying
overworked saying
clichéd saying
stereotyped saying
trite saying
commonplace saying
banal phrase
banal expression
banal saying
vapid phrase
vapid expression
vapid saying
Definitions
- A phrase or expression that has been used so often that it has become dull and unoriginal
- An idea or situation that has become overly familiar or predictable
- A hackneyed or trite expression or idea
Usage Examples
- The phrase "break a leg" is a cliché that people use to wish each other good luck before a performance
- The idea that all successful people work hard is a cliché that is not always true
- The movie relied on too many clichés, making it feel predictable and unoriginal
Antonyms
originality
uniqueness
freshness
novelty
creativity
innovation
uniqueness
individuality
distinctiveness
inventiveness
imagination
ingenuity
resourcefulness
cleverness
wit
humor
satire
irony
paradox
unexpectedness
surprise
astonishment