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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