platitudinous — lacking originality or freshness; dull and commonplace
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking originality or freshness; dull and commonplace
Pronunciation (IPA): /plæˈtɪtuːdɪnəs/
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 speaker's platitudinous advice made the whole audience yawn.
His platitudinous speech was packed with familiar advice that sounded meaningful but said nothing new. (PLATITUDE → PLATITUDINOUS → A platitude is a familiar, predictable remark.: “Stay positive.” “Work hard.” “Everything will be fine.”)
His platitudinous advice was to keep a positive attitude and show gratitude, even when the team needed a real solution.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'platitude' meaning flatness or dullness, which comes from French 'plat' (flat), ultimately derived from Greek 'platys' meaning broad or flat.
Breakdown
platitud- (from French 'platitude' meaning flatness/triteness) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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