glittering generalities

A form of glittering generality — An emotionally appealing term closely associated with highly-valued concepts and beliefs which convey or invoke conviction without supporting information or reason.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of glittering generality
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APA

glittering generalities. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/glittering%20generalities

MLA

“glittering generalities.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/glittering%20generalities. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “glittering generalities,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/glittering%20generalities.

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