adjective
- characterized by or full of platitudes; expressing commonplace or trite remarks
Usage: formal
Examples
- The politician’s platitudinal speech failed to inspire the audience.
- Her essay was criticized for being too platitudinal and lacking original thought.
- The graduation speaker delivered a platitudinal address about following your dreams.
- Critics dismissed the book as platitudinal and predictable.
- His platitudinal advice offered no real solutions to the problem.
- The company’s mission statement was filled with platitudinal language about excellence.