platitudinous

Variant of platitude

platitude definition

plati·tude (plat′ə to̵̅o̅d′, -tyo̵̅o̅d′)

noun

  1. a commonplace, flat, or dull quality, as in speech or writing
  2. 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

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