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Cliched vs. Cliche — What's the Difference?

Cliched vs. Cliche — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Cliched and Cliche

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Cliched

Showing a lack of originality; based on frequently repeated phrases or opinions
He has a horror of clichéd images of African-American life

Cliche

A trite or overused expression or idea
"Even while the phrase was degenerating to cliché in ordinary public use ... scholars were giving it increasing attention" (Anthony Brandt).

Cliched

Having become stale or commonplace through overuse; hackneyed
"In the States, it might seem a little clichéd.
In Paris, it seems fresh and original" (Nina Martin).

Cliche

A person or character whose behavior is predictable or superficial
"There is a young explorer ... who turns out not to be quite the cliche expected" (John Crowley).

Cliched

Alternative spelling of clichéd
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Cliche

Usage Problem Clichéd.

Cliched

Simple past tense and past participle of cliche

Cliche

Alternative form of cliché

Cliched

Repeated regularly without thought or originality.

Cliche

Alternative form of cliché

Cliched

Repeated regularly without thought or originality;
Ready-made phrases

Cliche

A stereotype plate or any similar reproduction of ornament, or lettering, in relief.

Cliche

A trite or obvious remark.

Cliche

A trite or obvious remark

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