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inane

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in·ane  (n-n)
adj. in·an·er, in·an·est
One that lacks sense or substance: interrupting with inane comments; angry with my inane roommate.
[Latin innis, empty, lacking sense.]
in·anely adv.
inane
Adjective
senseless or silly: inane remarks [Latin inanis empty]
inanity n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.inaneinane - devoid of intelligence              
asinine, fatuous, vacuous, mindless
foolish - devoid of good sense or judgment; "foolish remarks"; "a foolish decision"
inane
adjective senseless, stupid, silly, empty, daft (informal) worthless, futile, trifling, frivolous, mindless, goofy (informal) idiotic, vacuous, fatuous, puerile, vapid, unintelligent, asinine, imbecilic, devoid of intelligence << OPPOSITE sensible
Translations
inane [ɪˈneɪn] adj → necio, fatuo
inane [ɪˈneɪn] adj → inepte, stupide
inane [ɪˈneɪn] adj → dumm
inane [ɪˈneɪn] adj → vacuo/a, stupido/a


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"Certainly," I replied with inane promptitude, for I had no notion of her drift; but then she ran off in a scurry of laughter, and still puzzled I turned into my room, TO FIND, neatly hung over the end of the bed, nothing less than the dainty petticoat and silk stockings of Sylvia Joy.
The Quest of the Golden Girl by le Gallienne, Richard View in context
They made inane and affected remarks to one another, entirely for her benefit.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
It is an inane town, filled with sham, and petty fraud, and snobbery, but the baths are good.
A Tramp Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
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