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Definition of platitude

platitude

/ˈplætətuːd/
plat · i · tude
Adverb:platitudinously
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Plural:platitudes
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Adjective:platitudinous
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• noun

1

A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

Example

"Instead of offering practical solutions to the crisis, the speaker merely repeated empty platitudes about working together."

2

The quality or state of being dull, flat, or commonplace.

Example

"Critics lamented the sheer platitude of the script, which lacked any spark of originality."

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• Rhymes for platitude

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from French platitude ('flatness, dullness'), derived from plat ('flat') and the suffix -itude, ultimately tracing back to Ancient Greek platys ('broad, flat').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Platitude. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/platitude
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