Vocabulary Spotlight
Bromide
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: घिसी-पिटी बात (Ghisi-piti baat) – A trite or unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to soothe or placate.
Pronunciation
[broh-mahyd]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Platitude – साधारण बात (saadharan baat)
Related Words
Commonplace – साधारण (saadharan)
Word Origin
“Bromide” shabd ka origin 19th century mein hua, jab bromine compound ka use calming agent ke roop mein hota tha, aur tab se yeh dull ya unoriginal idea ke liye bhi use hota hai.
– “Bromide” originated in the 19th century, initially used as a calming agent; now it also refers to dull or unoriginal ideas.
Word Family
Noun: Bromide – घिसी-पिटी बात (ghisi-piti baat)
Usage Examples
1. Unhone kuch bromides bole jo kuch khaas nahi the.
– He said some bromides that didn’t mean much.
2. Motivation ke naam par bas ek aur bromide sunne ko mila.
– All we got in the name of motivation was another bromide.
Cultural Note
India mein bromide ka concept aise phrases ya sentences ke liye use hota hai jo repetitive aur uninteresting hote hain, jaise “hard work ka fal meetha hota hai”.
In Context
“Bromide” ka use aise unoriginal aur dull ideas ya remarks ke liye hota hai jo kuch naya nahi bolte, bas common beliefs ko repeat karte hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bromide” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Bromide” shabd ka origin kya hai?