Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cliché
noun
/kliˈʃā/
Definition
A phrase or idea that has been overused and has lost its originality or impact.
Examples
- Using the phrase ‘think outside the box’ is a common cliché in business meetings.
- The movie was full of clichés and failed to offer anything new to the audience.
- She rolled her eyes at the cliché ‘love at first sight’ in the romantic novel.
Meaning
Clichés are expressions that once may have been effective but have become predictable and trite due to excessive use.
Synonyms
- Platitude
- Banality
- Truism
- Trope
- Overused expression
