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- /-li/
- /ˈfæt.ju.əs/
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Definition of fatuously word
- noun fatuously With smug stupidity or vacuous silliness; idiotically. 1
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Parts of speech for Fatuously
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fatuously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fatuously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fatuously
adverb fatuously
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- unintelligence — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
- stupidly — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- complacently — pleased, especially with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied: The voters are too complacent to change the government.
- inanely — lacking sense, significance, or ideas; silly: inane questions.
Antonyms for fatuously
adverb fatuously
- sensibly — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
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