"inane" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ɪˈneɪn/ Audio: en-au-inane.ogg [Australia] Forms: inane [positive], more inane [comparative], most inane [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is inane, it lacks the sense or meaning. Synonyms: silly, fatuous, vapid
    Sense id: simple-inane-en-adj-qU8qIwWD
     
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