Phatic - Word of the Day - Tue Feb 11, 2020
QuotePhatic - (adjective) - of, relating to, or being speech used for social or emotive purposes rather than for communicating information
QuoteMany politicians specialize in phatic speeches full of empty bromides and emotional appeal.
For more information - https://www.dictionary.com/browse/phatic?s=t
Bonus.... Bromides - a trite and unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to soothe or placate.
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