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platitude

1 of 1noun
/ˈplæ.tɪ.ˌtud/
Forms:platitudes
1

a statement or advice that is no longer effective or interesting because it has been repeated over and over again

  • They nodded at every platitude about making sacrifices today for a better tomorrow.
  • Saying "everything happens for a reason" felt like an empty platitude in that moment.
  • The coach's talk was filled with tired platitudes about hard work and dedication.
  • She rolled her eyes at the platitude, "time heals all wounds."
  • His response was nothing more than a meaningless platitude, offering no real solution.