Cliche
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude.
Example sentence: I know it's a cliche, but the whole family is just whacked. I mean, we're all out of our minds. They're the funniest, most eccentric bizarre people I've ever met, my siblings.
Bromide
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A binary compound of bromine and some other element or radical.A dose of bromide taken as a sedative.A dull person with conventional thoughts.A platitude.