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Meaning of Bromide
a phrase or expression that has been used so often that it has become dull and uninteresting
Etymology of Bromide
The word "bromide" has its roots in the French word "bromure", derived from the Greek word "bromos", meaning "bad smell", as bromine was originally obtained from the smell of seawater
The term "bromide" was first used in the 19th century to describe a type of chemical compound, and later took on a figurative meaning to describe a dull or unoriginal phrase
Synonyms
cliché
platitude
truism
commonplace
banality
hackneyed phrase
overused expression
stereotyped phrase
conventional wisdom
familiar saying
prosaic statement
mundane remark
obvious comment
tired expression
worn-out phrase
stale saying
familiar phrase
overworked expression
stereotypical remark
unoriginal comment
uninspired statement
unremarkable observation
ordinary remark
commonplace expression
trite saying
vapid remark
dull comment
uninteresting statement
uninspiring phrase
unenthusiastic remark
monotonous expression
repetitive phrase
predictable comment
Definitions
- A phrase or expression that has been used so often that it has become dull and uninteresting
- * A chemical compound containing bromine, especially one used as a sedative or in photography
Usage Examples
- The phrase "break a leg" is a bromide that is often used to wish someone good luck before a performance
- * The company's mission statement was full of bromides about innovation and customer satisfaction
Antonyms
originality
creativity
uniqueness
freshness
novelty
ingenuity
imagination
innovation
inspiration
brilliance
cleverness
wit
humor
satire
irony
sincerity
authenticity
spontaneity
freshness
vitality
dynamism
enthusiasm
excitement
interest
excitement
thrill
fascination