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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 [ɪˈneɪn]
adj
senseless, unimaginative, or empty; unintelligent inane remarks
[from Latin inānis empty]
inanely  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.inane - devoid of intelligence
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 He always had this inane grin.
serious, significant, sensible, profound, worthwhile, meaningful, weighty
Translations
inane [ɪˈneɪn] ADJ [remark] → necio, fatuo, sonso(LAm); [laugh, task, activity] → tonto; [expression] (on face) → estúpido
inane [ɪˈneɪn] adj [laugh, remark] → inepte
inane
adjdumm; suggestion alsohirnverbrannt
inane [ɪˈneɪn] adj (remark) → sciocco/a, stupido/a


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