Pronunciation: /kliˈʃeɪ/
noun a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought
A1 I heard the cliché 'time flies when you're having fun'.
A2 She rolled her eyes at the cliché ending of the romantic comedy.
B1 The movie was full of clichés, but I still enjoyed it.
B2 He avoided using clichés in his writing to make it more original.
C1 The author's use of clichés detracted from the overall quality of the novel.
C2 As a seasoned writer, she knew how to cleverly subvert clichés in her work.
adjective characterized by being overused and lacking originality
A1 She wore a cliché pink dress to the party.
A2 The movie was full of cliché characters and predictable plot twists.
B1 The marketing campaign used cliché slogans to appeal to a broad audience.
B2 The author's writing style was criticized for being cliché and unoriginal.
C1 Despite its cliché premise, the novel was praised for its unique storytelling.
C2 The film was a masterful deconstruction of cliché Hollywood tropes.
formal The use of cliché phrases can detract from the originality of a piece of writing.
informal I'm so tired of hearing the same cliché lines in every romantic comedy.
slang That movie was so cliché, I could predict the ending within the first ten minutes.
figurative Her behavior was like a cliché, repeating the same mistakes over and over again.
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