cliche

//kliːˈʃeɪ//
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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.

Adjective

clicheCanonical form
1

Lacking originality; overused and predictable.

The movie's ending was too cliche and predictable.

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