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Meaning of inane

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

inane

Pronunciation:/ɪˈneɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. That which is void or empty.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Lacking sense or meaning (often to the point of boredom or annoyance)

    Example: This supremely gifted kid told me that in the early elementary grades, the songs sung in music class were so inane that he wanted to skip grades already! Eventually he did, so better late than never.

    Synonyms:fatuoussillyvapid
  2. Purposeless; pointless