inanimate

• Bezeichnet etwas, das nicht lebt, besonders im Gegensatz zu lebenden Wesen; auch leblos, tot oder unbelebt wirkend.

Describes something that is not alive, especially in contrast to living things.

1. Not aliveB2formal

   Not having life; not living.

   Leblos

   • Rocks and stones are inanimate objects.
   • The sculpture, though beautiful, is an inanimate piece of art.
   • He spoke to the inanimate computer screen as if it could hear him.

   Synonymedeaddefunctextinctinertinsensatelifelessnonlivingvegetative

   Antonymealiveanimatelivelivingsentient

2. Lacking spirit or animationC1formal

   Dull, lifeless, or lacking energy and vitality.

   Leblos

   • Her inanimate expression revealed no emotion.
   • The party was inanimate until the music started.
   • His inanimate performance failed to captivate the audience.

   Synonymedeaddullflatinertlacklusterlifelesslistlessspiritlessvapidwooden

   Antonymeanimatedenergeticlivelyspiritedvivacious