Synonyms

platitudinous

American

[plat-i-tood-n-uhs, -tyood-] / ˌplæt ɪˈtud n əs, -ˈtyud- /

adjective

characterized by or given to platitudes.
of the nature of or resembling a platitude.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

nonplatitudinously

adverb
unplatitudinousness

noun
nonplatitudinous

adjective
unplatitudinous

adjective
platitudinousness

noun
platitudinously

adverb
unplatitudinously

adverb

Etymology

Origin of platitudinous

1855–60; platitude + -inous ( see platitudinal, -ous)

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