verb
- past tense of platitudinise; to speak or write in a dull, unoriginal manner using platitudes
Usage: British spelling (American: platitudinized); formal; often used critically
Examples
- The politician platitudinised about family values without offering concrete solutions.
- She platitudinised throughout the speech, repeating tired clichés.
- Critics complained that the author platitudinised rather than explored genuine emotion.
- He platitudinised on the importance of hard work, saying nothing new.
- The panel platitudinised about progress while avoiding difficult questions.