inanity

inan·i·ty

noun \i-ˈna-nə-tē\

plural inan·i·ties

Definition of INANITY

1

: the quality or state of being inane: as a : lack of substance : emptiness b : vapid, pointless, or fatuous character : shallowness

2

: something that is inane

Examples of INANITY

1. <quickly realized that her suggestion was an inanity and withdrew it>
2. <the jaw-dropping inanity of the singer's comments on the awards show>

First Known Use of INANITY

1603

Related to INANITY

Synonyms: absurdity, asininity, bêtise, fatuity, foolery, foppery, idiocy, imbecility, folly, insanity, lunacy, stupidity

Antonyms: prudence, sagaciousness, sagacity, sageness, sanity, sapience, sensibleness, soundness, wisdom

Related Words: absurdness, craziness, foolishness, inaneness, madness, senselessness, witlessness; buffoonery, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan(s), tomfoolery; drivel, humbug, nonsense, twaddle; blunder, bungle, flub, goof, howler

Near Antonyms: discretion, forethought, prudence, sagacity, wisdom; brainstorm, inspiration

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Rhymes with INANITY

humanity, insanity, profanity, urbanity