Definition & Meaning of "platitude"in English

Platitude

a statement or advice that is no longer effective or interesting because it has been repeated over and over again

cliche

commonplace

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

platitudes

Examples

They nodded at every platitude about making sacrifices today for a better tomorrow.

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platitude

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