stereotypical
Translation
stereotypical, clichéd, conventional
Examples
He fits the stereotypical image of a British gentleman.
He fits the stereotypical image of a British gentleman.
That's a very stereotypical view of teenagers.
That's a very stereotypical view of teenagers.
Grammar Patterns
a stereotypical ((noun)) having the qualities that people expect a particular type of person, thing, etc. to have He fits the stereotypical image of a British gentleman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conventional, clichéd, typical; Antonyms: original, unconventional, unique
Etymology
From 'stereotype' (solid type, from Greek 'stereos' meaning solid + 'typos' meaning impression) + '-ical' (adjective-forming suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'stereo' playing the same 'type' of music over and over – a fixed, unchanging idea.