platitudinous — lacking originality or freshness; dull and commonplace
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking originality or freshness; dull and commonplace
Pronunciation (IPA): /plæˈtɪtuːdɪnəs/
Korean meaning: 진부한, 뻔한, 상투적인
Korean pronunciation: 플래**티**투디너스
Example Sentences
- The graduation speaker's platitudinous message about 'following your dreams' put half the audience to sleep.
- Instead of offering platitudinous comfort, she gave practical advice.
- His essay was rejected for being too platitudinous and lacking original thought.
platitudinous
ADJECTIVE//plæˈtɪtuːdɪnəs//
lacking originality or freshness; dull and commonplace
The presenter delivers platitudinous corporate speak to a bored audience
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Origin
From French 'platitude' meaning flatness or dullness, which comes from French 'plat' (flat), ultimately derived from Greek 'platys' meaning broad or flat.
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“The graduation speaker's platitudinous message about 'following your dreams' put half the audience to sleep.”
“Instead of offering platitudinous comfort, she gave practical advice.”
“His essay was rejected for being too platitudinous and lacking original thought.”
“The fortune cookie's platitudinous wisdom 'Good things come to those who wait' made everyone roll their eyes.”
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