inanimate

adjective
UK: /ɪˈnænɪmət/
US: /ɪˈnænɪmət/

  1. Not alive; lacking the qualities of life.

    1. A rock is an inanimate object.
    2. He treated the car like an inanimate being, always cleaning and polishing it with great care.

  2. Showing no sign of life; appearing lifeless.

    1. The bird lay inanimate on the ground.
    2. After the accident, the driver remained inanimate until the paramedics arrived at the scene.

  3. Without energy or enthusiasm; dull.

    1. The conversation was inanimate and boring.
    2. The lecture was so inanimate that many students struggled to stay awake and focus.

Synonyms

lifeless inert spiritless dull

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inanimate" in English means: Not alive; lacking the qualities of life., Showing no sign of life; appearing lifeless., Without energy or enthusiasm; dull..

The phonetic transcription of "inanimate" is /ɪˈnænɪmət/ in British English and /ɪˈnænɪmət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inanimate": lifeless, inert, spiritless, dull.

Example usage of "inanimate": "A rock is an inanimate object.". More examples on the page.