Platitudes are a type of expression that is often used in conversation, but is generally considered to be trite or overly simplistic. The term 'PLATITUDE' can be broken down into four related terms: TRUISMS (7 letters), Bromides (8 letters), CANTS (5 letters), and CLICHES (7 letters). TRUISMS are statements that are generally accepted as true, such as 'the sky is blue'. Bromides are platitudes that are repeated so often that they have become trite and unoriginal. CANTS are phrases that are used in a particular profession or group, such as a religious cant. Finally, CLICHES are expressions that have been overused to the point of becoming trite and unoriginal. All of these terms are related to the concept of platitudes, which are expressions that are often used in conversation but are generally considered to be trite or overly simplistic.