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platitude
ˈplætɪtjuːd
noun
komunał
Also
banalność(f)fraza(f)
Definition
A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful; a cliché.
Examples
His speech was full of empty platitudes about hard work and success.
Jego przemówienie było pełne pustych komunałów o ciężkiej pracy i sukcesie.
She was tired of hearing the same old platitudes every time she complained.
Była zmęczona słuchaniem tych samych starych banałów za każdym razem, gdy narzekała.
Collocations
empty platitudeutter platitudesmeaningless platitude
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