noun
- overused remarks or statements that are dull and lack originality or meaning
Usage: plural form of platitude
Examples
- The politician’s speech was filled with empty platitudes about unity and progress.
- Instead of offering real solutions, he just repeated tired platitudes.
- Her graduation speech avoided platitudes and spoke honestly about the challenges ahead.
- The self-help book was nothing but a collection of meaningless platitudes.
- The CEO’s memo was criticized for containing corporate platitudes rather than concrete plans.
- We need fresh ideas, not the same old platitudes we’ve heard before.