Some common synonyms of inane are banal, flat, insipid, jejune, and vapid. While all these words mean "devoid of qualities that make for spirit and...

Although the words banal and inane have much in common, banal stresses the complete absence of freshness, novelty, or immediacy. // a banal tale of...

The words flat and inane are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, flat applies to things that have lost their sparkle or zest. // altho...

In some situations, the words insipid and inane are roughly equivalent. However, insipid implies a lack of sufficient taste or savor to please or i...

While in some cases nearly identical to inane, jejune suggests a lack of rewarding or satisfying substance. // a jejune and gassy speech

While the synonyms vapid and inane are close in meaning, vapid suggests a lack of liveliness, force, or spirit. // an exciting story given a vapid...