Inanity

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnænəti/

Definitions of inanity

noun lack of sense, significance, or ideas; silliness; foolishness

Example Sentences

A1 The children's game was full of inanity.

A2 The comedian's jokes were often criticized for their inanity.

B1 The inanity of the reality TV show was evident to many viewers.

B2 The politician's speech was filled with inanity and lacked substance.

C1 The inanity of the situation was apparent to all but a few oblivious individuals.

C2 The inanity of the conversation left me feeling frustrated and bored.

Examples of inanity in a Sentence

formal The inanity of the proposal was evident to all the board members.

informal I can't believe the inanity of some of the decisions made in this company.

slang The inanity of their conversation was so ridiculous, I couldn't stop laughing.

figurative The inanity of his excuses was like a clown juggling excuses for his actions.

Grammatical Forms of inanity

• plural: inanities
• comparative: more inane
• superlative: most inane
• present tense: inanes
• future tense: will inane
• perfect tense: have inaned
• continuous tense: is inaning
• singular: inanity
• positive degree: inane
• infinitive: to inane
• gerund: inaning
• participle: inaned

Origin and Evolution of inanity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inanity' originated from the Latin word 'inanis' meaning empty or vain.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'inanity' has retained its original meaning of emptiness or lack of significance, but has also come to be used to describe something foolish or silly.