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Synonyms of fatuous

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Another word for fatuous is dull-witted. Other synonyms of fatuous are inane, vacuous, chowderheaded, wooden-headed and dull-headed.

Synonyms and similar words for fatuous

adjectiveObnoxiously stupid; vacantly silly; content in one's foolishness.

Meaning of fatuous

  1. adjective Obnoxiously stupid; vacantly silly; content in one's foolishness.

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Questions about synonyms of fatuous

What is another word for fatuous?
Fatuous has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dull-witted, inane, vacuous, chowderheaded, wooden-headed, dull-headed, dull-minded and dim-headed.
What does fatuous mean?
Fatuous means obnoxiously stupid; vacantly silly; content in one's foolishness.

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