inane Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite devoid of intelligence
    vacuous; mindless; fatuous; asinine.

WordNet

In*ane" adjective
Etymology
L. inanis.
Definitions
  1. Without contents; empty; void of sense or intelligence; purposeless; pointless; characterless; useless. "Vague and inane instincts." I. Taylor. -- In*ane"ly, adv.
In*ane" noun
Definitions
  1. That which is void or empty. R.
    The undistinguishable inane of infinite space. Locke.

Webster 1913