Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

exanimate

Adjective

/ˌɛksəˈnæmɪt/

Definition

Lifeless; lacking vitality or energy.

Examples

The exanimate body lay motionless on the ground.
After the long meeting, she felt exanimate and drained of all energy.
The landscape was exanimate after the harsh winter, with no signs of life in sight.

Meaning

The term refers to something that is devoid of life, spirit, or energy. It can describe a person who seems indifferent or lacking in enthusiasm, or it can be used to depict inanimate objects that lack movement or life.