platitude
a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound.
the quality or state of being flat, dull, or trite: the platitude of most political oratory.
Origin of platitude
1Other words for platitude
Words that may be confused with platitude
- platitude , plaudit
Words Nearby platitude
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How to use platitude in a sentence
Morning talk shows should be a doddle for a President: softball questions easily answered with a platitude or three.
‘Michelle Will Not Run For Office’: Obama's Daytime TV Confessional | Lloyd Grove | May 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut how does one square his platitude with the reality of his situation?
March on Washington in 1963 Was Truly Militant, Despite Portrayals | Jamelle Bouie | August 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe 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.
Ancestors | Gertrude Atherton
His Lordship's sense of humor must a little have failed him, when he penned the platitude of the last few words.
The Life of Nelson, Vol. I (of 2) | A. T. (Alfred Thayer) MahanMr. platitude was filled with wrath, and abused Dissenters in most unmeasured terms.
Lavengro | George BorrowWhen I awoke from my reverie the Reverend Mr. platitude was quitting the apartment.
Lavengro | George BorrowI speak advisedly,” said he, in continuation, “there is one platitude.
Lavengro | George Borrow
British Dictionary definitions for platitude
/ (ˈplætɪˌtjuːd) /
a trite, dull, or obvious remark or statement; a commonplace
staleness or insipidity of thought or language; triteness
Origin of platitude
1Derived forms of platitude
- platitudinous, adjective
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