1. Plural of inane; things that are silly, senseless, or lacking substance or meaning.
Usage: Usually used in formal or literary contexts to refer to absurd or trivial matters collectively.

Examples

• The speech was filled with inanes that distracted from the main argument.
• She dismissed his comments as mere inanes not worth considering.
• The article criticized the inanes of modern celebrity culture.
• He grew tired of listening to the inanes of their endless gossip.
• The debate devolved into a series of inanes rather than substantive discussion.