Platitudinous

/ˌplætɪˈtuːdənəs/

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Uninspiring Speeches

Often used to describe speeches that fail to evoke interest or thought due to lack of originality. Slide

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. Slide

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. Slide

Her platitudinous 'good things come to those who wait' didn't help the situation.

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