platitude PLAT-i-tood noun WS #31

a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful; a trite or banal comment; a cliché presented as if it were original or profound

1. Instead of offering genuine comfort, he spouted platitudes about everything happening for a reason.
2. The CEO's platitude about teamwork rang hollow given the company's recent massive layoffs.
3. The self-help book was criticized for being nothing more than a collection of platitudes and empty motivational phrases.
4. Her graduation address consisted mainly of tired platitudes about following your dreams and working hard.
5. The politician's speech was filled with platitudes about unity and progress but offered no concrete solutions.