Meaning & use
Inanely
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In a silly, senseless, or foolish way; lacking substance or sense.
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He grinned inanely without answering the question.
The characters in the sitcom argue inanely over trivial matters.
A note on using this word
Commonly used to describe empty smiles, pointless chatter, or behavior that lacks meaningful content.
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sensiblyintelligently
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