Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nonsense
noun
/ˈnɒnsɛns/
Definition
Nonsense refers to something that has no meaning, is absurd, or is not logical.
Examples
- His explanation was full of nonsense that made no sense at all.
- “That’s just a bunch of nonsense!” she exclaimed after hearing the ridiculous story.
- Many children enjoy reading nonsense poems that play with language.
Meaning
It can describe language or ideas that are silly, exaggerated, or foolish, often lacking in sense or reason.
Synonyms
- absurdity
- foolishness
- ridiculousness
- gibberish
- drivel
