HACKNEYED
(adj.sat, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Hackneyed.
Hackneyed - as an adjective satellite
Repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
Example: "His remarks were trite and commonplace"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banal7commonplace21old-hatshopworn16stock11threadbare16timeworn13tired6trite5well-wornHackneyed - as a verb
To make uninteresting or trite by frequent use.
To use as a hackney.
To carry in a hackney coach.
Hackneyed - as an adjective
Repeated too often.
Example: "The sermon was full of hackneyed phrases and platitudes."
Let out for hire.
Example Sentences
"The cliched dialogue in the movie was hackneyed and uninspired."
"His speech was filled with hackneyed phrases and tired cliches."
"The writer's attempt at humor felt hackneyed and predictable."
"The plot of the novel was entirely hackneyed and lacked originality."
"I was disappointed by the hackneyed storyline of the television show."
Word Game Points
Is HACKNEYED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hackneyed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HACKNEYED has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is HACKNEYED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hackneyed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHACKNEYED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is HACKNEYED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hackneyed is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHACKNEYED has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
