Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: platitude
IPA transcription: [pl'ætɪt,ud]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: platitude, cliche, banality, commonplace, bromide
    Meaning: a trite or obvious remark
Usage examples
  • It seemed to him he should be most in a hole if his history should prove all a platitude.
  • The agent, not being versed in speculations regarding the attributes of the Deity, stared; then, disinclined to commit himself, took refuge in platitude.