hackneyed

Aldo D. (Belgium)
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  1. hackneyed
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  2. commonplace
    completely ordinary and unremarkable
  3. old-hat
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  4. shopworn
    worn or faded from being on display in a store
  5. stock
    a supply of something available for future use
  6. threadbare
    thin and tattered with age
  7. timeworn
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  8. tired
    depleted of strength or energy
  9. trite
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  10. banal
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  11. well-worn
    showing signs of much wear or use
Created on Mon Dec 17 17:46:23 EST 2012

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