Word of the Month: Fatuous
- Lakeisha Virgo
- Aug 29, 2023
- 1 min read
Welcome to this month's Word of the Month! The term chosen for this month is fatuous. Read below to learn how you can use this word to expand your vocabulary today!
FAST FACTS
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SYNONYMS & ORIGIN
Synonyms
silly, foolish, stupid, inane, nonsensical, childish
Additional Synonyms
puerile
infantile
idiotic
brainless
mindless
vacuous
imbecilic
asinine
witless
empty-headed
harebrained
pointless
senseless
ridiculous
ludicrous
absurd
preposterous
laughable
risible
moronic
cretinous
dumb
daft
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Origin
Illustration Explained
The term 'fatuous' originated in the early 17th century. Fatuous is derived from the Latin fatuus ‘foolish’ + -ous.
Being a Child
Persons, actions, feelings, and utterances may be described as "fatuous" or silly.
"Fatuous love can be exemplified by a whirlwind courtship and marriage in which a commitment is motivated largely by passion, without the stabilizing influence of intimacy."
Robert Sternberg
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