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platitudinous

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

adjective

  1. characterized by or given to platitudes.

  2. of the nature of or resembling a platitude.

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Etymology

Origin of platitudinous

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

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