Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Fatuous

//ˈfæt.ju.əs// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Obnoxiously stupid; vacantly silly; content in one's foolishness.

    "A fatuous love affair can easily result in a fatuous marriage. A couple who hardly know each other and, indeed, may not even really like each other, make a commitment that has little chance of being honoured."

Adjective
  1. 1
    extremely silly or stupid wordnet

Etymology

From Latin fatuus (“foolish, silly, simple”).

See also for "fatuous"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: fatuous