cliche Meaning & Definition
What Does Cliche Mean?
Cliche is a noun that means Alternative form of cliché. As a verb, it means Alternative form of cliché. As a verb, it means To use a cliché; to make up a word or a name that sounds like a cliché.
Cliche at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kliˈʃeɪ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | platitude, banality and commonplace |
| Plural | cliches |
| Verb forms | cliches, clicheing, cliched |
Cliche Definition (Noun)
- Alternative form of cliché.
Cliche as a Verb
- Alternative form of cliché.
Noun
- Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude.
The villain kidnapping the love interest in a film is a bit of a cliché.
- A stereotype (printing plate).
Verb
- To use a cliché; to make up a word or a name that sounds like a cliché.
Synonyms of Cliche
Cliche synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Cliche
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Cliche in a Sentence
The villain kidnapping the love interest in a film is a bit of a cliché.
Word Forms & Grammar
cliche (plural cliches)
cliche (third-person singular simple present cliches, present participle clicheing, simple past and past participle cliched)
Words That Rhyme With Cliche
Pronouncing Cliche
The standard pronunciation of cliche is //kliˈʃeɪ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Cliche: Your Questions Answered
Is cliche a noun or a verb?
Cliche is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for cliche?
Words with a similar meaning to cliche include platitude, banality and commonplace. See the full list of cliche synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cliche?
The plural of cliche is cliches.
What is the past tense of cliche?
The past tense of cliche is cliched. The present participle is clicheing.