5 letter words ending in ANE

inane

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Lacking sense or meaning; silly, foolish

Pronunciation (US): ih-neyn

Pronunciation (UK): ih-neyn

Origin and Usage: The word "inane" comes from the Latin word "inanis" meaning "empty" or "void." It was first used in English in the 17th century to describe something empty or lacking substance. Over time, it came to mean something foolish or senseless.

Synonyms: Silly, foolish, pointless, absurd, ridiculous, nonsensical

Related Words: Anent, anion, ennui, entia, inapt, incus, index, indol, indow, indri, inion, inked, inkle, inned, inner, input, inrun, inure, inurn, invar, ionic, irone, kines, kinks, kinin, kinos, kline, knits, koans, kolas, krait, kudos

Example Sentences:

1. The idea was so inane that no one took it seriously.
2. The movie was filled with inane dialogue that made the audience groan.
3. He spent the afternoon making inane jokes to try to impress her.

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Noun

Definitions

• A Scottish and English term for a feudal lord or baron.
• A local official in Anglo-Saxon and medieval England.

Pronunciations

• US: /θeɪn/
• UK: /θeɪn/

Origin and Usage

The word "thane" originated from Old English þegn, meaning "servant" or "retainer." In Anglo-Saxon England, a thane was a local official who held land from a nobleman and had certain duties and privileges. In Scotland, a thane was a feudal lord or baron. The term is now obsolete in both countries.

Synonyms

• Baron
• Feudal lord
• Nobleman

Related Words

• Agent
• Crate
• Earth
• Event
• Fable

Example Sentences

• The thane held land from the nobleman and had certain duties and privileges.
• The thane was a local official in Anglo-Saxon and medieval England.
• The thane was a feudal lord or baron in Scotland.