Platitudinous: meaning, definitions and examples
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platitudinous
[ ˌplætɪˈtuːdɪnəs ]
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
Word origin
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.