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Platitudinous: meaning, definitions and examples

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platitudinous

 

[ ˌplætɪˈtuːdɪnəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in speech or writing

lacking originality or freshness; dull and tiresome

Synonyms

banal, clichéd, commonplace, trite

Examples of usage

  • His speech was full of platitudinous remarks that failed to inspire the audience.
  • The article was criticized for its platitudinous content that offered nothing new or insightful.

Translations

Translations of the word "platitudinous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 plangente

🇮🇳 साधारण

🇩🇪 platt

🇮🇩 klise

🇺🇦 банальний

🇵🇱 banalny

🇯🇵 陳腐な

🇫🇷 plat

🇪🇸 trillado

🇹🇷 banal

🇰🇷 진부한

🇸🇦 مبتذل

🇨🇿 banální

🇸🇰 banálny

🇨🇳 陈腐的

🇸🇮 banalen

🇮🇸 klisjukenndur

🇰🇿 банальды

🇬🇪 ბანალური

🇦🇿 banal

🇲🇽 trillado

Etymology

The word 'platitudinous' originates from the noun 'platitude,' which comes from the French word 'plat,' meaning 'flat.' In English, 'platitude' first appeared in the mid-19th century, with 'platitudinous' following shortly after. The term is used to describe something that lacks originality or depth, often applied to speech or writing that is unoriginal and uninspiring.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,392, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.