Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inane
adjective
/ɪˈneɪn/
Definition
lacking sense or meaning; silly or stupid.
Examples
- The inane comments during the meeting did not help resolve any of the issues.
- She laughed at his inane jokes, even though they made no sense.
- His inane conversation left everyone feeling bored and uninterested.
Meaning
Inane refers to something that is empty, lacking significance, or devoid of intelligent thought.
Synonyms
- pointless
- foolish
- empty-headed
- senseless
- ridiculous