cliche |
null |
As nouns the difference between cliche and null
is that
cliche is (
overused phrase or expression) while
null is zero, nil; the cardinal number before einn.
cliche |
effete |
As a noun cliché
is 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.
As an adjective effete is
of substances, quantities etc: exhausted, spent, worn-out.
stale |
cliche |
As an adverb stale
is always, all the time.
As a noun cliche is
(
overused phrase or expression).
litany |
cliche |
As nouns the difference between litany and cliche
is that
litany is a ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation while
cliché is 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.
cliche |
quote |
As nouns the difference between cliche and quote
is that
cliche is 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 while
quote is a quotation, statement attributed to someone else.
As a verb quote is
to repeat someone’s exact words.
formulaic |
cliche |
As an adjective formulaic
is closely following a formula or predictable pattern; imitative, not original.
As a noun cliché is
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.
click |
cliche |
As nouns the difference between click and cliche
is that
click is a brief, sharp, not particularly loud, relatively high-pitched sound produced by the impact of something small and hard against something hard, such as by the operation of a switch, a lock or a latch, or a finger pressed against the thumb and then released to strike the hand while
cliché is 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.
As a verb click
is to cause to make a click; to operate (a switch, etc) so that it makes a click.
As an interjection click
is the sound of a click.
cliche |
circumlocution |
As nouns the difference between cliche and circumlocution
is that
cliche is (
overused phrase or expression) while
circumlocution is a roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
dictum |
cliche |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between dictum and cliche
is that
dictum is an authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; a maxim, an apothegm while
cliché is 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.
cliche |
niche |
As nouns the difference between cliche and niche
is that
cliche is 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 while
niche is a cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.
As a verb niche is
{{cx|transitive|marketing|lang=en}} To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.
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