Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
truism
noun
/ˈtruːɪzəm/
Definition
A statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting.
Examples
- “The truism that time flies is something we all experience.”
- “She stated the truism that honesty is the best policy.”
- “It’s a truism that you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs.”
Meaning
A truism is a self-evident truth that does not provide any new information.
Synonyms
- cliché
- platitude
- banality
