1. lacking originality or freshness; overused and therefore uninteresting or predictable
Usage: often used to describe expressions, ideas, or situations

Examples

• The movie’s plot was so cliched that I could predict every twist.
• Her speech was full of cliched phrases about working hard and following your dreams.
• The restaurant’s decor felt cliched with its fake Italian countryside theme.
• Critics dismissed the novel as cliched and uninspiring.
• He avoided using cliched metaphors in his poetry.
• The romantic comedy relied on cliched situations like getting caught in the rain.
• Her presentation was effective despite some cliched opening remarks.