Meaning & Definition of word "Cliche"
Cliche
/kliːˈʃeɪ/
noun:
- 1. A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.
- Example: The phrase 'time will tell' is often considered a cliche in conversations about the future.
- 2. A person or thing that is predictable or unoriginal.
- Example: His character in the movie was just another cliche, the brooding artist.
- 3. A repeated or overused idea or theme, particularly in literature or art.
- Example: The romantic plot was filled with cliches that made it feel unoriginal.
adjective:
- 1. Describing something that has become tired or stale through overuse.
- Example: The cliche dialogue made the film less enjoyable.
Etymology
●French, originally a printing plate or stereotype.
Common Phrases and Expressions
life is a journey:
A cliche suggesting that life is filled with experiences and lessons.
what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger:
A cliche implying that challenges build resilience.
better safe than sorry:
A cliche emphasizing caution over risk.
Related Words
stereotype:
A widely held but oversimplified idea of a particular type of person or thing.
platitude:
A remark or statement that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.
banality:
The quality of being unoriginal or boring.
Slang Meanings of cliche
Meaning: Used to describe something that is predictable or unoriginal.
● Example Sentence: The movie's plot was so cliche that I could guess the ending halfway through.
Meaning: Referring to a person or idea that lacks creativity.
● Example Sentence: That design is so cliche, everyone has done it before.