Noun
platitude
IPA /ˈplætɪtjuːd/
A familiar statement that sounds wise or helpful but has been repeated so often that it offers little real value.
See example sentence: platitude
When I needed practical help, his reply was just a platitude.
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Adjective
banal
IPA /bəˈnɑːl/
So ordinary and familiar that it seems dull, unoriginal or unlikely to make anyone think in a new way.
See example sentence: banal
The film's banal dialogue made even the funniest actors seem dull.
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