platitudinal
Definition
Adjective: - Dull, tiresome, and lacking originality: Describes something, especially a statement or idea, that is boring and unoriginal because it has been said or used too many times, yet it is presented as if it were meaningful or new.
Usage
- Used to criticize remarks, writing, speeches, or ideas that are clichéd and trite.
- Often implies that the speaker or writer is being insincere, lazy, or unthinking by using overused expressions.
Examples
- The politician's speech was filled with promises about hope and change, offering no concrete plans.
- I found the article's advice to be rather , simply repeating common sayings without any deep insight.
- His feedback was disappointingly , consisting of nothing more than tired clichés.
Advanced Usage
- Platitudinous thinking: Refers to a habitual pattern of thought that relies on clichés and oversimplifications.
- The debate suffered from platitudinous thinking, with neither side moving beyond slogan-based arguments.
Variants and Related Words
- Platitude (n): The clichéd or trite remark itself.
- "Every cloud has a silver lining" is a common platitude.
- Platitudinously (adv): In a platitudinal manner.
- He spoke platitudinously about the importance of teamwork.
Synonyms
- Bromidic: Dull and lacking originality (very close synonym).
- Trite: Overused and consequently lacking in freshness or effectiveness.
- Cliched: Characterized by the use of clichés; stereotyped.
- Hackneyed: Made commonplace or trite by overuse.
Antonyms
- Original: Fresh and innovative; not derived from something else.
- Profound: Having deep meaning or insight.
- Novel: New and not resembling something formerly known or used.
Adjective
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dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality
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bromidic sermons
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