What does fatuous mean?
Fatuous means Obnoxiously stupid; vacantly silly; content in one's foolishness..
Fatuous
/ˈfæt.ju.əs/ · adjective
Meaning
Obnoxiously stupid; vacantly silly; content in one's foolishness..
Example Sentences
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.
While much publicity is given to fatuous 'reversing Beeching' ideas, the reality is that the real investment is focused on expanding the road network - [...].
Synonyms for fatuous
Antonyms for fatuous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more fatuous
- most fatuous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fatuous?
Common synonyms include vacuous, addlebrained, addlepated, airheaded.
What is the opposite of fatuous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use fatuous in a sentence?
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.
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