formulaic

adjective
UK: /ˌfɔːmjəˈleɪɪk/
US: /ˌfɔːrmjəˈleɪɪk/

  1. Following a set pattern or formula; predictable and unoriginal.

    1. The plot was formulaic, but I enjoyed the movie anyway.
    2. Her speeches became formulaic, relying on clichés and lacking genuine passion.

  2. Consisting of or characterized by fixed and repeated patterns or expressions.

    1. His greeting was formulaic, showing little real interest.
    2. The novel's structure felt formulaic, adhering rigidly to genre conventions.

Synonyms

stock unoriginal conventional predictable banal rote stereotyped

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "formulaic" in English means: Following a set pattern or formula; predictable and unoriginal., Consisting of or characterized by fixed and repeated patterns or expressions..

The phonetic transcription of "formulaic" is /ˌfɔːmjəˈleɪɪk/ in British English and /ˌfɔːrmjəˈleɪɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "formulaic": stock, unoriginal, conventional, predictable, banal, rote, stereotyped.

Example usage of "formulaic": "The plot was formulaic, but I enjoyed the movie anyway.". More examples on the page.