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platitude

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of platitude

an idea or expression that has been used by many people

  • "blondes have more fun" is a silly platitude
Synonyms of platitude

banality, bromide, chestnut, cliché (also cliche), commonplace, groaner, homily, shibboleth, trope, truism
Words Related to platitude

conventional wisdom, party line, routine

inanity

generality, generalization, simplification

adage, proverb, saw, saying

old wivesʼ tale, stereotype
Near Antonyms of platitude

profundity

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