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Platitudinous
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Full of or characterized by platitudes; dull, trite, or overused in expression.
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The politician's platitudinous speech offered nothing beyond familiar slogans.
Critics found the self-help book platitudinous, repeating advice everyone already knew.
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Formed from 'platitude,' a remark that has been overused to the point of losing its meaning.
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