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fatuous

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Main Entry: fat·u·ous

Pronunciation: \ˈfa-chü-əs, -tyü-\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin fatuus foolish

Date: 1633

: complacently or inanely foolish : silly <a fatuous remark>

synonyms see simple

— fat·u·ous·ly adverb

— fat·u·ous·ness noun

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