noun
- a remark or statement that is dull, obvious, or lacking in originality; a cliché
Usage: often used disapprovingly
Examples
- The politician’s speech was filled with platitudes about working together.
- She offered the usual platitudes about everything happening for a reason.
- His graduation address was nothing but tired platitudes.
- The book avoids platitudes and offers genuine insights.
- The manager’s pep talk consisted of empty platitudes.
- Critics dismissed the film’s dialogue as a series of platitudes.