Often used to describe speeches that fail to evoke interest or thought due to lack of originality. The mayor's platitudinous remarks on city policy barely kept the audience awake.
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Negative Connotation
'Platitudinous' usually implies a negative opinion about the content being discussed. His book was full of platitudinous observations that contributed little to the topic.
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Overused Phrases
Platitudinous expressions are overused to the point of losing their impact. Her platitudinous 'good things come to those who wait' didn't help the situation.