truism

noun
UK: /ˈtruːɪzəm/
US: /ˈtruːɪzəm/

  1. A statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting.

    1. It's a truism that honesty is the best policy.
    2. Saying exercise is good for you is a truism, everyone knows that.

Synonyms

platitude banality bromide

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Example usage of "truism": "It's a truism that honesty is the best policy.". More examples on the page.