bromide

noun
UK: /ˈbroʊmaɪd/
US: /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

  1. A trite and unoriginal idea or remark, typically used to calm or placate.

    1. His speech was full of bromides about teamwork.
    2. The politician offered only bromides, failing to address real issues with substance.

Synonyms

sedative banality calmative truism platitude
bromide noun

  1. A chemical compound containing bromine, formerly used as a sedative.

    1. The doctor prescribed a bromide to calm her nerves.
    2. In the past, bromides were commonly added to drinks to reduce anxiety.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bromide" is /ˈbroʊmaɪd/ in British English and /ˈbroʊmaɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bromide": sedative, banality, calmative, truism, platitude.

Example usage of "bromide": "His speech was full of bromides about teamwork.". More examples on the page.