platitudinarian

noun

plat·​i·​tu·​di·​nar·​i·​an ˌpla-tə-ˌtü-də-ˈner-ē-ən How to pronounce platitudinarian (audio)
-ˌtyü-
: one given to the use of platitudes

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of platitudinarian was in 1855

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Cite this Entry

“Platitudinarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platitudinarian. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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