stereotypical
Translation
stereotypical, clichéd
Examples
That's a stereotypical view of teenagers.
That's a stereotypical view of teenagers.
He played a stereotypical villain in the movie.
He played a stereotypical villain in the film.
Grammar Patterns
((a stereotypical sth.)) a typical or conventional (sth.) He fits the stereotypical image of a writer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conventional, clichéd; Antonyms: original, unconventional
Etymology
From Greek 'stereos' (solid) + 'typos' (impression). A 'solid impression' or fixed idea.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'stereo' playing the same 'type' of song over and over – a fixed, unchanging idea.