Inanely (Adverb)
Meaning
Vacuously or complacently and unconsciously foolish.
Examples
- She smiled inanely at the camera, unsure of what to say during the live interview.
- His inanely optimistic outlook on life made it difficult for him to understand the gravity of the situation.
- The politician's inanely cheerful tone during the press conference failed to convince the public of his sincerity.
- After winning the competition, he danced inanely on the stage, losing all sense of composure.
- The actress's inanely cheerful performance in the film was seen as shallow and lacking depth.