platitude

Phonetic Respelling: [ plat-i-tood, -tyood ]

Definition:

n. an overused dull or trivial remark; hackneyed expression; clich; the quality of being unoriginal dull or trite.

Sentence:

Jim tried to think of a platitude to comfort his friend.

More example sentences:

Jim tried to think of a platitude to comfort his friend.

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Synonyms:

cliche; commonplace; trivial remark

Antonyms:

nuance

How many syllables in platitude?

3 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide platitude into syllables:

plat-i-tude

Platitude rhymes:

Three Syllable Rhymes
- attitude
- gratitude
- latitude

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