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inane

in·ane

inane

 
 
pronunciation:
I neIn
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: devoid of meaning or substance; nonsensical.
We stayed up all night laughing and engaging in inane conversation.
synonyms:
absurd, nonsensical, pointless, preposterous, senseless, silly, stupid, vacuous
antonyms:
deep, meaningful, profound
similar words:
asinine, cockamamie, crazy, dumb, empty, foolish, idiotic, irrational, laughable, ludicrous, meaningless, ridiculous, shallow, unintelligent
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derivation: inanely (adv.)