cliche
//kliːˈʃeɪ//
Noun
clicheSingular
clichesPlural
1
A phrase, idea, or element of artistic work that has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning or effect.
The movie was full of cliches and had no original ideas.
2
A person or character that represents a stereotypical or predictable type.
The villain in that movie was such a cliche.
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Adjective
clicheCanonical form
1
Lacking originality; overused and predictable.
The movie's ending was too cliche and predictable.