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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

generality, generalization, simplification

adage, proverb, saw, saying

old wives' tale, stereotype

Near Antonyms of platitude

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