Word of the DayMay 3, 2022

platitude

Definition

an obvious or unoriginal statement, usually some kind of compliment that actually carries little emotional meaning

Example Usage

rather than a genuine apology, the employees were sent an email full of meaningless corporate platitudes

Synonyms

  • saying
  • banality
  • trite
  • cliche
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