platitudinous
Variant of platitude
platitude
Definition
plati·tude (plat′ə to̵̅o̅d′, -tyo̵̅o̅d′)
noun
- a commonplace, flat, or dull quality, as in speech or writing
- a commonplace or trite remark, esp. one uttered as if it were fresh or original
Etymology: Fr < OFr plat, flat (see plate), infl. by latitude, rectitude
Related Forms:
- platitudinous plat′i·tu′·di·nous (-to̵̅o̅d′'n əs) adjective
- platitudinously plat′i·tu′·di·nously adverb
platitudinous
Synonyms
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- Platonic year
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