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Definition platitude in American English

platitude noun

[countable] noun
/ˈplætɪˌtud/
1

something that has been said so often that it is not interesting anymore and shows a lack of imagination

Example

The conversation between the two leaders went beyond platitudes and got into real issues.

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Definition platitude in American English