platitude

noun
UK: /ˈplætɪtjuːd/
US: /ˈplætɪtuːd/

  1. A statement that has been repeated so often that it is no longer interesting or effective.

    1. His speech was full of platitude.
    2. The politician offered the same old platitude about making things better, but no real solutions were provided.

Synonyms

truism banality bromide

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Example usage of "platitude": "His speech was full of platitude.". More examples on the page.