Platitude

Pronunciation: /ˈplæt.ə.tud/

Definitions of platitude

noun a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful

Example Sentences

A1 She always says the same platitudes about hard work and determination.

A2 The politician's speech was full of empty platitudes that didn't address any real issues.

B1 The boss's constant use of platitudes like 'teamwork makes the dream work' became tiresome to the employees.

B2 The commencement speaker's platitudes about following your dreams were met with eye rolls from the graduating class.

C1 The CEO's speech was filled with clichéd platitudes that failed to inspire the employees.

C2 The self-help book was criticized for its reliance on tired platitudes rather than offering practical advice.

Grammatical Forms of platitude

• plural: platitudes
• comparative: more platitudinous
• superlative: most platitudinous
• present tense: recites platitudes
• future tense: will recite platitudes
• perfect tense: has recited platitudes
• continuous tense: is reciting platitudes
• singular: platitude
• positive degree: platitudinous
• infinitive: to recite platitudes
• gerund: reciting platitudes
• participle: recited platitudes

Origin and Evolution of platitude

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'platitude' originated from the French word 'platitudine' which means flatness or dullness.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something dull or lacking in originality, 'platitude' has evolved to also connote a trite or overused statement or idea.