formulaic
adjective/fɔrmjəˈleɪɪk/
Frequency rank: #16,566 most common English word
Meaning
following a fixed, overused formula; lacking originality.
Example sentence
The critic said the film felt formulaic because every plot twist was completely predictable.
Synonyms & related words
- predictable
- unoriginal
- stereotypical
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