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platitude
/ ˈplætɪˌtjuːd /
noun
- a trite, dull, or obvious remark or statement; a commonplace
- staleness or insipidity of thought or language; triteness
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Derived Forms
- ˌplatiˈtudinous, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of platitude1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of platitude1
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Example Sentences
Morning talk shows should be a doddle for a President: softball questions easily answered with a platitude or three.
But how does one square his platitude with the reality of his situation?
The losers may be tempted to embrace the glum platitude that “elections have consequences.”
I thought this was a kind of platitude, but she corrected me.
I doubt if most people, although they would call that a platitude, realize that heredity is anything more than a telling word.
His Lordship's sense of humor must a little have failed him, when he penned the platitude of the last few words.
Mr. Platitude was filled with wrath, and abused Dissenters in most unmeasured terms.
When I awoke from my reverie the Reverend Mr. Platitude was quitting the apartment.
I speak advisedly,” said he, in continuation, “there is one Platitude.
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