inane (이**네**인) — lacking sense or meaning; silly or pointless
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking sense or meaning; silly or pointless
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈneɪn/
Korean meaning: 의미가 없는, 어리석은, 무의미한
Korean pronunciation: 이**네**인
Example Sentences
- The movie was filled with inane dialogue that made no sense.
- Stop asking inane questions like 'Why is water wet?'
- His inane grin suggested he had no idea what was happening.
inane
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈneɪn//
lacking sense or meaning; silly or pointless
Pointless presentation makes no sense
Your jokes are inane - refrain before you seem insane!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inanis' meaning 'empty' or 'void'. The word entered English in the 17th century, retaining its original sense of emptiness and later extending to mean lacking substance or intelligence.
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📝Examples
“The movie was filled with inane dialogue that made no sense.”
“Stop asking inane questions like 'Why is water wet?'”
“His inane grin suggested he had no idea what was happening.”
“The politician's inane promises fooled no one.”
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