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cliche

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cliche has 1 sense
  1. platitude, cliche, banality, commonplace, bromide - a trite or obvious remark
    --1 is a kind of remark, comment; truism

Definitions from the Web

Cliche

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A phrase or expression that has been used so often that it is no longer original or effective, often considered trite or unoriginal.

Sense 1: A cliched phrase or expression.

Example Sentence: "Actions speak louder than words" is a cliche often heard when discussing communication.


Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Characterized by being overly predictable or lacking in originality.

Sense 1: Demonstrating cliched qualities.

Example Sentence: The movie's plot was predictable and filled with cliche dialogue.


Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To make overused or unoriginal; to turn something into a cliche.

Sense 1: Transforming an idea or phrase into a cliche.

Example Sentence: The abundance of cheesy romantic comedies has cliched the concept of love at first sight.


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