Temporary Disabled. :) please Go back INANE Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus www.fgks.org » Address: [go: up one dir, main page] Include Form Remove Scripts Accept Cookies Show Images Show Referer Rotate13 Base64 Strip Meta Strip Title Session Cookies Menu Toggle Merriam-Webster Logo Games & Quizzes Games & Quizzes Word of the Day Grammar Wordplay Word Finder Thesaurus Join MWU Shop Books Merch Settings My Words Recents Account Log Out More Thesaurus Join MWU Shop Books Merch Log In Username My Words Recents Account Log Out Est. 1828 Thesaurus Synonyms of inane adjective as in meaningless noun as in vacuum as in meaninglessas in vacuum Synonym Chooser Podcast Entries Near Cite this EntryCitation Share More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Share More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In inane 1 of 2 adjective i-ˈnān Definition of inane as in meaningless having no meaning inane and useless phrases, such as "have a nice day" Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance meaningless absurd stupid pointless silly irrational foolish empty senseless slight unreasonable trivial insane frivolous asinine unimportant nonsensical fatuous zany inconsequential mindless insignificant trifling minor little unintelligent preposterous witless brainless lunatic loony wacky whacky nutty sappy inconsiderable negligible harebrained unwise simpleminded mad kooky daffy haphazard empty-headed daft aimless looney purposeless crazy jerky cuckoo tomfool half-witted dotty kookie weak-minded crackpot balmy Antonyms & Near Antonyms meaningful significant eloquent suggestive reasonable logical expressive rational valid important pregnant major substantial revealing key telling momentous consequential eventful weighty See More inane 2 of 2 noun as in vacuum Synonyms & Similar Words vacuum nothingness blank open waste air blankness black hole vacuity void emptiness hollowness vacancy hollow barrenness bleakness cavity desolateness gap bareness hole Antonyms & Near Antonyms fulness fullness repleteness Synonym Chooser How is the word inane distinct from other similar adjectives? Some common synonyms of inane are banal, flat, insipid, jejune, and vapid. While all these words mean "devoid of qualities that make for spirit and character," inane implies a lack of any significant or convincing quality. an inane interpretation of the play Where would banal be a reasonable alternative to inane? Although the words banal and inane have much in common, banal stresses the complete absence of freshness, novelty, or immediacy. a banal tale of unrequited love When could flat be used to replace inane? The words flat and inane are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, flat applies to things that have lost their sparkle or zest. although well-regarded in its day, the novel now seems flat In what contexts can insipid take the place of inane? In some situations, the words insipid and inane are roughly equivalent. However, insipid implies a lack of sufficient taste or savor to please or interest. an insipid romance with platitudes on every page When might jejune be a better fit than inane? While in some cases nearly identical to inane, jejune suggests a lack of rewarding or satisfying substance. a jejune and gassy speech When can vapid be used instead of inane? While the synonyms vapid and inane are close in meaning, vapid suggests a lack of liveliness, force, or spirit. an exciting story given a vapid treatment Podcast Theme music by Joshua Stamper ©2006 New Jerusalem Music/ASCAP Get Word of the Day delivered to your inbox! Sign Up Thesaurus Entries Near inane inamoratas inane inaneness See More Nearby Entries Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Inane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inane. Accessed 23 Jul. 2024. Copy Citation Share Post more words for inane to Facebook Facebook Share more words for inane on Twitter Twitter More from Merriam-Webster on inane Nglish: Translation of inane for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of inane for Arabic Speakers Love words? Need even more definitions? Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Merriam-Webster unabridged Can you solve 4 words at once? Play Play Can you solve 4 words at once? Play Play Word of the Day catastrophe See Definitions and Examples » Get Word of the Day daily email!
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How is the word inane distinct from other similar adjectives?
Some common synonyms of inane are banal, flat, insipid, jejune, and vapid. While all these words mean "devoid of qualities that make for spirit and character," inane implies a lack of any significant or convincing quality.
Where would banal be a reasonable alternative to inane?
Although the words banal and inane have much in common, banal stresses the complete absence of freshness, novelty, or immediacy.
When could flat be used to replace inane?
The words flat and inane are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, flat applies to things that have lost their sparkle or zest.
In what contexts can insipid take the place of inane?
In some situations, the words insipid and inane are roughly equivalent. However, insipid implies a lack of sufficient taste or savor to please or interest.
When might jejune be a better fit than inane?
While in some cases nearly identical to inane, jejune suggests a lack of rewarding or satisfying substance.
When can vapid be used instead of inane?
While the synonyms vapid and inane are close in meaning, vapid suggests a lack of liveliness, force, or spirit.
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“Inane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inane. Accessed 23 Jul. 2024.
Nglish: Translation of inane for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of inane for Arabic Speakers
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