Hackneyed and Silly

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Hackneyed

Hackneyed adjective - Used or heard so often as to be dull.
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Silly and hackneyed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Silly" instead an adjective "Hackneyed".
Nearby Word: hackney

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.
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Hackneyed and silly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hackneyed" instead an adjective "Silly".
Nearby Word: silliness

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  • Referenced again in the seventh-season episode "Welcome to Wherever You Are." Part of the episode deals with Congressman (and presidential cadidate) Matt Santos' upcoming appearance on The Tonight Show and his staff trying to avoid making the congressman look either silly or hackneyed on the show.
    Source: Leno Device
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