platitude — a remark or statement that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful; a trite or banal comment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a remark or statement that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful; a trite or banal comment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈplætɪˌtuːd/
Korean meaning: 진부한 말, 상투적인 표현, 뻔한 소리
Korean pronunciation: **플래**티튜드
Example Sentences
- The graduation speaker bored everyone with platitudes like 'Follow your dreams' and 'Believe in yourself.'
- Instead of offering real solutions, the politician just recited the same old platitudes.
- My fortune cookie contained the platitude 'Good things come to those who wait' - how original!
platitude
NOUN//ˈplætɪˌtuːd//
a remark or statement that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful; a trite or banal comment
A manager delivers corporate platitudes to his bored, disengaged team
Plat serves same old lines with tired attitude — platitude!
Drop the platitude, show real gratitude over fake attitude!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'platitude,' derived from the adjective 'plat' meaning 'flat' or 'dull.' The suffix '-itude' forms abstract nouns denoting a state or quality, similar to Latin '-tudo.'
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📝Examples
“The graduation speaker bored everyone with platitudes like 'Follow your dreams' and 'Believe in yourself.'”
“Instead of offering real solutions, the politician just recited the same old platitudes.”
“My fortune cookie contained the platitude 'Good things come to those who wait' - how original!”
“The self-help book was nothing but a collection of worn-out platitudes.”
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