Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cliched
Adjective
/klɪˈʃeɪd/
Definition
Describing something that is overused and lacks originality, making it trite or uninteresting.
Examples
- The film was criticized for its cliched plot twists.
- Using cliched expressions in writing can make it seem uninspired.
- His speech was filled with cliched phrases that failed to engage the audience.
Meaning
When a phrase, idea, or style has been repeated so often that it has lost its impact and freshness.
Synonyms
- Trite
- Stale
- Overused
- Hackneyed
- Banal
