bromide
A bromide is a trite, unoriginal, or commonplace remark that is intended to soothe or placate, but is often perceived as boring or annoying. In a historical and scientific context, it also refers to a chemical compound used as a sedative, which led to its figurative meaning of a 'dulling' or 'tiresome' expression.
उदाहरण
3 / 5He tried to comfort her with the old bromide that 'everything happens for a reason,' but it didn't help.
He tried to comfort her with the old cliché that 'everything happens for a reason,' but it didn't help.
The candidate's speech was criticized for being a collection of empty bromides rather than actual policy.
The candidate's speech was criticized for being a collection of empty platitudes rather than actual policy.
I'm so sick of these corporate bromides about 'teamwork making the dream work.'
I'm so sick of these corporate clichés about 'teamwork making the dream work.'
विलोम शब्द
शब्द परिवार
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of 'Bro, I'm bored.' Hearing a bromide makes you want to say 'Bro, I'm bored' because the comment is so predictable and dull.
त्वरित क्विज़
The commencement speaker's address was disappointing because it was full of the same ______ we hear every year.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: bromides
उदाहरण
He tried to comfort her with the old bromide that 'everything happens for a reason,' but it didn't help.
everydayHe tried to comfort her with the old cliché that 'everything happens for a reason,' but it didn't help.
The candidate's speech was criticized for being a collection of empty bromides rather than actual policy.
formalThe candidate's speech was criticized for being a collection of empty platitudes rather than actual policy.
I'm so sick of these corporate bromides about 'teamwork making the dream work.'
informalI'm so sick of these corporate clichés about 'teamwork making the dream work.'
Scholars argue that the author relies on moral bromides to resolve complex ethical dilemmas in the plot.
academicScholars argue that the author relies on moral clichés to resolve complex ethical dilemmas in the plot.
During the crisis, the management offered only tired bromides instead of answering the staff's concerns.
businessDuring the crisis, the management offered only tired platitudes instead of answering the staff's concerns.
विलोम शब्द
शब्द परिवार
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
spouting bromides
continuously saying unoriginal things
comforting bromide
a cliché meant to make someone feel better
nothing but bromides
entirely consisting of unoriginal remarks
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
While nearly synonymous, a 'bromide' specifically carries the connotation of being a 'sedative' or boringly soothing remark, whereas a 'platitude' is any dull, overused statement.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
The word is almost always used pejoratively to describe speech or writing that lacks depth or original thought. It is more common in literary or highly formal academic contexts than in daily conversation.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Learners often mistake 'bromide' for a positive term because it is sometimes used in the context of 'comforting' someone, but it actually implies the comfort is shallow or ineffective.
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of 'Bro, I'm bored.' Hearing a bromide makes you want to say 'Bro, I'm bored' because the comment is so predictable and dull.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Derived from the chemical potassium bromide, which was widely used as a sedative in the 19th century; the figurative meaning refers to something that has a 'dulling' effect on the mind.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
The term was popularized in the early 20th century by American humorist Gelett Burgess in his essay 'Are You a Bromide?', which categorized people as either creative 'sulfites' or boring 'bromides.'
त्वरित क्विज़
The commencement speaker's address was disappointing because it was full of the same ______ we hear every year.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: bromides
संबंधित शब्दावली
संबंधित शब्द
bolster
C1To support, strengthen, or provide additional evidence for something, making it more effective or resilient. In an academic or professional context, it often refers to reinforcing an argument, a theory, or a financial position.
bonanza
C1A situation which creates very sudden wealth, luck, or fortune, often on a large scale. It is frequently used to describe a source of great profit or a sudden windfall in business or natural resources.
botch
C1A botch refers to a piece of work that has been performed poorly, clumsily, or carelessly, resulting in a failed or messy outcome. It often describes a task that was attempted without the necessary skill or attention to detail, leading to a ruined result.
bout
C1A brief period of intense activity, or a specific occurrence of something, such as an illness or a strong emotion. It is frequently used to describe a temporary struggle or a competitive match in sports like boxing.
brazen
C1Brazen describes behavior that is bold, shameless, and often shocking because it ignores traditional rules of conduct or morality. It is frequently used when someone does something wrong but makes no effort to hide their actions.
brilliant
C1Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive in intellectual or creative pursuits. It can also describe something that shines with extreme brightness or intense color, often signifying superior quality or clarity.
bristle
C1A short, stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal's skin, a man's face, or a brush. In a scientific or academic context, it refers to any stiff, hair-like structure on an organism.
brochure
C1A small booklet or pamphlet containing pictures and information about a product, service, or location. It is typically used for advertising or to provide detailed information to a specific audience in a compact format.
browse
C1In an informational context, a browse is an exploratory, non-linear act of surveying data or items without a specific target. In ecology, it refers to the edible parts of woody plants, such as twigs and shoots, which serve as a primary food source for herbivores.
bulge
C1To swell or protrude outward beyond the normal surface, typically due to internal pressure or being overfilled. In a broader sense, it can describe a sudden, temporary increase in volume, quantity, or statistical data within a specific segment.
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