Inanity
noun
The state or quality of being silly or meaningless.
Despite the inanity of his jokes, he kept everyone laughing.
Often appears as...
- absolute inanity
- sheer inanity
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A silly or pointless action or thing.
His inanities included wearing a chicken costume to formal events.
Often appears as...
- commit inanity
- perform inanity
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The state or quality of being silly or meaningless.
Despite the inanity of his jokes, he kept everyone laughing.
Often appears as...
- absolute inanity
- sheer inanity
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A silly or pointless action or thing.
His inanities included wearing a chicken costume to formal events.
Often appears as...
- commit inanity
- perform inanity
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Often Negative
Inanity implies a critical view of the silliness or pointlessness.
The debate devolved into inanity, frustrating the audience.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-serious Contexts
Use 'inanity' for situations or discussions that lack seriousness or depth.
The meeting was filled with inanity, contributing nothing to the agenda.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Critique
Use 'inanity' when critiquing superficial aspects of culture or media.
Modern reality shows often highlight the inanity of celebrity culture.
Compare with
absurdityfollyimbecilitynonsensesenselessstupiditytrivium
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Quote examples
Harriet Beecher Stowe
American Author
The obstinacy of cleverness and reason is nothing to the obstinacy of folly and inanity.
Quote examples
Harriet Beecher Stowe
American Author
The obstinacy of cleverness and reason is nothing to the obstinacy of folly and inanity.
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