Synonyms of truism
15 similar words
Another word for truism is platitude. Other synonyms of truism are lapalissade.
Synonyms and similar words for truism
nounA self-evident or obvious truth.
- lapalissadeAn obvious, self-evident truth, especially humorously so; a tautology or truism.
- platitudeA claim that is trivially true, to the point of being uninteresting.
Meaning of truism
- noun A self-evident or obvious truth.
- noun A banality or cliché.
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Questions about synonyms of truism
- What is another word for truism?
- Truism has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as platitude and lapalissade.
- What does truism mean?
- Truism means a self-evident or obvious truth.
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