inanimate

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

ruОписывает то, что не является живым, особенно в отличие от живых существ.esDescribe lo que no está vivo, especialmente en contraste con los seres vivos; carece de vida o movimiento propio.frDécrit ce qui n'est pas vivant, en particulier par opposition aux êtres vivants ; sans vie, comme un objet ou une matière qui ne possède pas les caractéristiques du vivant.deBezeichnet etwas, das nicht lebt, besonders im Gegensatz zu lebenden Wesen; auch leblos, tot oder unbelebt wirkend.ptDiz-se daquilo que não é vivo, especialmente em contraste com seres vivos; também pode designar algo sem vida, sem animação ou sem movimento.zh指没有生命的、非活体的，尤其与有生命的生物相对；也可指无生气的、死气沉沉的。arيصف ما ليس حيًّا أو ما يفتقر إلى الحياة، خاصة في مقابل الكائنات الحية؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا لما لا روح فيه أو ما يبدو جامدًا بلا حركة.

1. Not alive B2 formal

   Not having life; not living.

   • 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.

   ruНеживойesinanimadofrinanimédeLeblosptInanimadozh无生命的arغير حي

   Synonyms: deaddefunctextinctinertinsensatelifelessnonlivingvegetative

   Antonyms: aliveanimatelivelivingsentient

2. Lacking spirit or animation C1 formal

   Dull, lifeless, or lacking energy and vitality.

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

   ruБезжизненныйesinanimado, sin vida o espíritufrsans vie, inertedeLeblosptSem vidazh死气沉沉的arبلا روح

   Synonyms: deaddullflatinertlacklusterlifelesslistlessspiritlessvapidwooden

   Antonyms: animatedenergeticlivelyspiritedvivacious

• more inanimate comparative form
• most inanimate superlative form