Fatuous and Nimble
Opposite meaning words
Fatuous
Fatuous adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: the fatuous questions that the audience members asked after the lecture suggested to the oceanographer that they had understood little
Nimble
Nimble adjective - Having or showing quickness of mind.
Usage example: possessing a nimble wit, he always has a cutting comeback for any intended insult thrown his way
Nearby Word: nimbly
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