- Today's Word
Fatuous
FACH-oo-uhs
Definition
- (adjective) Silly, pointless, or lacking intelligence.
Example
His fatuous remarks during the meeting made it clear he hadn’t read the report.
“Fatuous” comes from the Latin fatuus, meaning “foolish” or “stupid.” While often used in a lighthearted way to mock silly behavior, it has been a favorite of literary greats like George Orwell, who used it to describe empty political rhetoric.