inanimate

• Describe lo que no está vivo, especialmente en contraste con los seres vivos; carece de vida o movimiento propio.

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

1. Not aliveB2formal

   Not having life; not living.

   inanimado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdeaddefunctextinctinertinsensatelifelessnonlivingvegetative

   Antónimosaliveanimatelivelivingsentient

2. Lacking spirit or animationC1formal

   Dull, lifeless, or lacking energy and vitality.

   inanimado, sin vida o espíritu

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

   Sinónimosdeaddullflatinertlacklusterlifelesslistlessspiritlessvapidwooden

   Antónimosanimatedenergeticlivelyspiritedvivacious