English: platitude
Self-tutoring about English: the tutor mentions the word platitude.
platitude: a meaningless remark made automatically.
A platitude might be “You’re soaked” when someone comes in from the rain. The common “I’m so sorry” when someone encounters misfortune is another example.
When a society becomes completely politically correct, there’s little else left to say other than platitudes.
Source:
Mish, Frederick C (editor). Merriam Webster Dictionary. Springfield: Merriam-Webster, 2004.
Jack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane, Campbell River, BC.
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