Meaning of the word inanity in English

What does inanity mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

inanity

US /ɪˈnæn.ə.t̬i/
UK /ɪˈnæn.ə.ti/

Noun

1.

the quality of being silly or stupid; silliness

Example:
The audience laughed at the sheer inanity of the comedian's jokes.
I couldn't believe the inanity of his argument.
2.

a silly or stupid act or utterance

Example:
He filled his speech with one inanity after another.
The meeting was full of pointless inanities.
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