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platitude [ˈplætɪtju:d, Am ˈplæt̬ətu:d] N pej

platitude

бана́льность f

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However, he criticized the ponderous poetics... and platitudes for being mistaken as depth. en.wikipedia.org

The first two acts are devoted to their squalid living conditions and the well-meaning but misguided attempts of a charity worker to alleviate their situation with platitudes. en.wikipedia.org

Speaking almost entirely in platitudes pithy at first, profound as he goes on this grows into an extraordinarily well-written character, replete with flaws and relatability. en.wikipedia.org

Now a man preaching what he thinks is a platitude is far more intolerant than a man preaching what he admits is a paradox. en.wikipedia.org

Little was accomplished in the economic discussion with the final communique being described as an agreement in platitudes. en.wikipedia.org

There is no place for apology or humble platitudes. en.wikipedia.org

It is a hodgepodge of unsupported assertions, irrelevant platitudes, and legalistic gibberish. en.wikipedia.org

It merely invokes a platitude or a sound bite to explain him away. en.wikipedia.org

Recognition of their presence is no mere platitude. en.wikipedia.org

Other critics argue that it is a parting platitude that comes across as pretended. en.wikipedia.org

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