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hackneyed

UK
/ˈhæknid/
US
/ˈhæknid/

Translations

hackneyedadjective
more hackneyed
Comp.
most hackneyed
Super.
UK
/ˈhæknid/
US
/ˈhæknid/
éculéSe dit surtout d’une idée, d’une formule, d’un sujet ou d’un cliché devenu trop usé par l’usage.
The movie's plot was so hackneyed that I could predict the ending within the first ten minutes.
L’intrigue du film était tellement éculée que j’ai pu prévoir la fin dans les dix premières minutes.
Additional translations
rebattuS’emploie pour un sujet, une formule ou un propos devenus trop connus à force d’être répétés.
galvaudéPlus fréquent avec des mots, des expressions ou des idées dont l’usage excessif a affaibli la force.
Synonyms
trite
stale
overused
clichéd
banal
commonplace
worn-out
timeworn
Antonyms
original
fresh
novel
unique
hackneyedpast participle
UK
/ˈhæk.nid/
US
/ˈhæk.nid/
Used as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb "hackney".
éculéEmploi adjectival du participe passé, au sens de « usé à force d’être répété ».
A hackneyed phrase soon loses its impact.
Une phrase éculée perd vite son impact.
Synonyms
trite
cliched
banal
stale
overused
commonplace
shopworn
threadbare
stereotyped
banalized
platitudinous
hackney
hackneyverb

hackneyed

Past Simple

hackneyed
Past Simple
hackneyed
Past Participle
hackneying
Gerund
UK
/ˈhækni/
US
/ˈhækni/
galvauderSe dit surtout d’une expression, d’une idée ou d’un mot.
The writer was careful not to hackney the phrase by using it too often in his novel.
L’écrivain veillait à ne pas galvauder cette expression en l’employant trop souvent dans son roman.
Synonyms
utilize
exploit
use
employ
apply

Definitions

hackneyedadjective
Lacking in freshness or originality; overused and clichéd.
The movie's plot was so hackneyed that I could predict the ending within the first ten minutes.
Made commonplace or trite through frequent use.
The speech was filled with hackneyed slogans that failed to inspire the audience.
hackneyedpast participle
Past participle of the verb "hackney," used attributively.
A hackneyed phrase soon loses its impact.
hackneyverb
To make something banal or trite by frequent use.
The writer was careful not to hackney the phrase by using it too often in his novel.
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