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Inane

Verb / ˌɪˈneɪn / Another word for inane — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

silly, stupid, or without much meaning

Synonyms & similar words

asinine mindless fatuous vacuous silly foolish idiotic stupid senseless ridiculous absurd pointless unintelligent nonsensical vapid vacuous empty-headed witless mindless dull boring trivial insipid jejune

Example sentences

  1. The clown's inane behavior made everyone laugh.
  2. I can't believe he said something so inane in the middle of the meeting.
  3. The movie was filled with inane dialogue.
  4. The teacher didn't appreciate the inane comments during class.
  5. She made an inane comment about the weather.

Quotes

  • 'Life is too short to be taken seriously,' said Oscar Wilde, 'but long enough to enjoy an inane moment.'
  • 'There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval,' said George Santayana, 'The dark background which death supplies brings out the tender colors of life in all their purity. Sometimes he who has contemplated the worst has enjoyed the best.'
  • 'I don't mind making jokes, but I don't want to look like one,' said Marilyn Monroe, 'I want to be inane, but I hate being stupid.'

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