Pronunciation: /plætɪˈtudɪnəs/
adjective a term used to describe something that is dull, overused, or lacking originality; characterized by platitudes
A1 The teacher's explanation was so platitudinous that even the youngest students understood.
A2 The politician's speech was filled with platitudinous statements that failed to address the real issues.
B1 The self-help book was full of platitudinous advice that offered no real solutions to the reader's problems.
B2 The CEO's speech was criticized for being overly platitudinous and lacking any concrete plans for the company's future.
C1 The graduation speech was disappointingly platitudinous, lacking any original or inspiring messages for the students.
C2 The author's writing style has been described as platitudinous, with cliched phrases and predictable plot twists.
formal The speaker's platitudinous remarks failed to inspire the audience.
informal I'm tired of hearing the same old platitudinous advice from him.
slang Her speech was so boring, just full of platitudinous nonsense.
figurative His words may sound platitudinous, but they hold a deeper meaning if you listen closely.
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