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platitude

IPA pronunciation: /ˈplæt.ɪ.tʃuːd/

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Russian meaning

Банальность, избитая истина

English definition

A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often.

Example

Audiences grew weary of political speeches laden with hollow platitudes.

Collocations

empty platitudes
utter platitudes
mouth platitudes

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