Hackneyed and Pabulum

Hackneyed

Hackneyed adjective - Used or heard so often as to be dull.

Pabulum and hackneyed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pabulum" instead an adjective "Hackneyed".

Nearby Word: hackney

Pabulum

Pabulum noun - Something that maintains or stimulates the intellect.
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Hackneyed and pabulum are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hackneyed" instead an adjective "Pabulum".
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