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Definition of platitude noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

platitude

noun
platitude pronunciation English ˈplætɪtjuːd platitude pronunciation American ˈplætɪtuːd
(disapproving)
 
a comment or statement that has been made very often before and is therefore not interesting
a political speech full of platitudes and empty promisesplatitudinous
platitudinous pronunciation English ˌplætɪˈtjuːdɪnəs platitudinous pronunciation American ˌplætɪˈtuːdənəs
adjective: (formal) shallow feelings and platitudinous remarks