Hackneyed
Meaning: Overused and therefore dull or unoriginal; clichéd.
Example
- The movie was full of hackneyed phrases and predictable plots.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “hackneyed”?
Answer: D) Overused and therefore dull or unoriginal; clichéd.
“Hackneyed” means: Overused and therefore dull or unoriginal; clichéd.
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