platitude meaning

UK US /ˈplætɪtud/ 3 syllables

platitude (noun): a trite or obvious remark.

Definition of platitude

  1. a trite or obvious remark

    Synonyms: cliche, banality, commonplace, bromide

    Type of: remark, truism

    Related forms: platitudinous

How to pronounce platitude

platitude is pronounced /ˈplætɪtud/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with PL · words ending in DE · 9-letter words

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