ASININE


Meaning of ASININE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈa-sə-ˌnīn ]

adjective

Etymology: Latin asininus, from asinus ass

Date: 15th century

1. : extremely or utterly foolish

an asinine excuse

2. : of, relating to, or resembling an ass

Synonyms: see simple

• as·i·nine·ly adverb

• as·i·nin·i·ty ˌa-sə-ˈni-nə-tē noun

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