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Platitudinous

usgb/ˌplætɪˈtuːdənəs/Volume
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Often used to describe speeches that fail to evoke interest or thought due to lack of originality. SlideThe mayor's platitudinous remarks on city policy barely kept the audience awake.
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'Platitudinous' usually implies a negative opinion about the content being discussed. SlideHis book was full of platitudinous observations that contributed little to the topic.
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Platitudinous expressions are overused to the point of losing their impact. SlideHer platitudinous 'good things come to those who wait' didn't help the situation.