clichéd
clichéd Lexical Profile
• adjective
Showing a lack of originality; based on or consisting of phrases, ideas, or tropes that have been overused to the point of losing their impact.
"The critic dismissed the romantic comedy for its predictable plot and clichéd dialogue."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'clichéd' is the traditional standard adjective form, the bare noun 'cliché' is also frequently used as an adjective in modern informal and American English (especially after a linking verb, as in 'that plot feels so cliché').
• Rhymes for clichéd
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from the French noun 'cliché' plus the adjectival suffix '-d'. The French root originally referred to a stereotype printing plate cast from movable type, imitating the clicking sound of the molten metal mold striking the matrix.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.