Noun
platitude
IPA /ˈplætɪtjuːd/
A familiar statement that sounds wise or helpful but has been repeated so often that it offers little real value.
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When I needed practical help, his reply was just a platitude.
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IPA /ˈplætɪtjuːd/
A familiar statement that sounds wise or helpful but has been repeated so often that it offers little real value.
When I needed practical help, his reply was just a platitude.
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