cliched

[kliːʃeɪd]

cliched Definition

  • 1(of a phrase, idea, or action) overused and consequently lacking in original thought
  • 2trite

Using cliched: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cliched" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The plot of the movie was cliched and predictable.

  • Example

    The writer's style is too cliched for my taste.

  • Example

    The speech was full of cliched phrases and lacked originality.

cliched Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: cliched in Brief

The term 'cliched' [kliːʃeɪd] refers to a phrase, idea, or action that is overused and lacks original thought. It is synonymous with 'hackneyed' and 'stereotyped,' and antonymous with 'original,' 'fresh,' and 'innovative.' Examples of cliched writing include predictable plots and overused phrases.