platitude
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Definition
- Noun:
- A remark or statement, especially one with moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful; a trite or obvious observation lacking originality or impact.
Usage
- Noun: Used to describe a statement that is dull, unoriginal, and often intended to sound wise or meaningful but fails to do so because of its overuse and lack of depth.
- The speech was full of empty platitudes about hard work and perseverance.
- He dismissed the advice as a mere platitude, offering no real insight.
Advanced Usage
- "To utter/spout platitudes": To make statements that are clichéd and unoriginal.
- The politician was criticized for spouting platitudes instead of addressing the complex issue.
- "Platitude-ridden": Filled with or characterized by platitudes.
- The article was platitude-ridden and failed to present a fresh perspective.
Variants and Related Words
- Platitudinous (adj): Having the characteristics of a platitude; dull and trite.
- His platitudinous remarks bored the audience.
- Platitudinarian (n, rare): A person who habitually uses platitudes.
Synonyms
- Cliché: A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.
- Bromide: A trite and unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to soothe or placate.
- Truism: A statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting.
- Commonplace: A remark that is not new or interesting; a platitude.
Antonyms
- Originality: The quality of being novel or unusual.
- Profundity: Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
- Epigram: A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way.
Idioms and Phrases
- "To descend into platitude": To start making statements that are clichéd and lack substance.
- The debate started well but soon descended into platitude.
- "A platitude for every occasion": Used to describe someone who has a ready-made, unoriginal saying for any situation.
- He's the kind of speaker who has a platitude for every occasion.
Noun
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a trite or obvious remark
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