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platitude

/ˈplætɪtʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does platitude mean?

noun

A statement or opinion that is boringly obvious or trite; a cliché. A phrase or expression that has been used so often that it has lost its original meaning or impact.

Example

"The politician's speech was filled with platitudes about the importance of education."

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