CultureJuly 15, 2026
platitude
/ˈplætɪˌt(j)ud/
Definition
A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'platitude,' meaning 'dullness' or 'flatness,' which comes from the adjective 'plat,' meaning 'flat.' It entered English in the 17th century to describe something lacking in depth or originality.
In the news
The article uses the word to describe the overly simplistic and clichéd advice given by the character Ted Lasso. It suggests these shallow sayings masked his deeper emotional struggles.
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