"glittering generality" meaning in All languages combined

See glittering generality on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: glittering generalities [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} glittering generality (plural glittering generalities)
  1. An emotionally appealing term closely associated with highly-valued concepts and beliefs which convey or invoke conviction without supporting information or reason. Wikipedia link: glittering generality Synonyms: glowing generality
    Sense id: en-glittering_generality-en-noun-YJkQEXOe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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