Meaning & use
platitude
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A remark that is trite, dull, or overused, often stated as though it were original or profound.
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The speech was full of platitudes about hard work and perseverance.
Instead of real advice, he offered nothing but empty platitudes.
A note on using this word
Platitude carries a critical tone, implying that a statement, though possibly true, is so overused that it has lost meaning or impact.
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clichétruism
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