platitude
4 synonyms for platitude, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A remark that sounds wise but has been repeated so often it no longer means much.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from French platitude, from plat (“flat”).
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