
Inane
Lacking sense or meaning; silly, foolish, or pointless.
adjectiveInane
Lacking sense or meaning; silly, foolish, or pointless.
adjective
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Imagine This
The insane boy made many foolish jokes in class while the teacher was speaking.
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Sounds Like
ih-NAYN
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Looks Like
Insane (crazy)
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Remember This
Related noun: 'inanity' (meaning silliness or emptiness of ideas). Be careful not to confuse 'inane' with 'insane'.
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Other Forms
inanitynoun
inanelyadverb
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Connect With
absurdity, silliness, vacuity, nonsensicality, pointless remarks
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Note
Inane describes remarks, questions, or ideas that are silly or pointless; it is usually directed at speech rather than at people. Use sparingly in formal writing; it carries a strong negative connotation and can imply a lack of substance.
