cliché in Italian

cliché in Italian is cliché — cliché means a phrase or idea that has been used so often it no longer has any force or freshness.

cliché in Italian

cliché

noun

(rhetoric) 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. [from 19th c.]

What does "cliché" mean?

noun A phrase or idea that has been used so often it no longer has any force or freshness.
"The speech was a string of clichés about journeys and rollercoasters."
noun A situation, character or feature so predictable that it feels stale.
"The plot leaned on every romantic comedy cliché going."
adjective So overused as to have lost its impact. Often written clichéd.
"The ending was cliché and predictable."

cliché in a sentence

The speech was a string of clichés about journeys and rollercoasters.
Avoid the cliché that lightning never strikes twice.
The plot leaned on every romantic comedy cliché going.
Living on instant noodles is a student cliché for a reason.

Similar words in Italian

banality convention platitude stale stereotype tired trope truism

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cliché" in Italian?

"cliché" in Italian is cliché. cliché means: A phrase or idea that has been used so often it no longer has any force or freshness.

How do you use "cliché" in a sentence?

Example: "The speech was a string of clichés about journeys and rollercoasters." In Italian, "cliché" is cliché.

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