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Definition of "inane" []

  • One that lacks sense or substance: interrupting with inane comments; angry with my inane roommate. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "inane" in a sentence
  • "* Cast a spell on weathercasters that engage in inane behavior resulting in hilarious, viral TV bloopers."
  • "Everyone seems to spend a lot of time in inane conversation."
  • "He inserts himself into the narrative and indulges in inane asides."