The Open Dictionary

platitude

noun

UK/ˈplæt.ɪ.tjuːd/
US/ˈplæt̬.ə.tuːd/

Definitions of platitude noun

  1. Countable

    A remark or statement, often true, that is unoriginal, overused, and thus considered dull and meaningless.

    • Politicians often fill their speeches with platitudes.

    • Her speech was filled with platitudes that made everyone feel drowsy.

    • Avoid using platitudes in your writing to maintain its originality.