Platitude, a noun, is a remark or statement often with some moral content, used to mask real meaning. Politicians use platitudes to sound interesting or thoughtful. But it is often devoid of the deep explanations or solutions to the issues at hand. Here is one example.
Economic growth in the second quarter of 2025 was 5.0 percent, up from 4.0 percent in the third quarter of 2024. This, combined with low inflation and a stable exchange rate, is good news for businesses. It means better times ahead.
