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imbecilic

[ im-buh-sil-ik ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of an imbecile.
  2. contemptibly stupid, silly, or inappropriate:

    an imbecilic suggestion.

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of imbecilic1

First recorded in 1915–20; imbecile + -ic
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In reality, though, they are just submitting to Trump, an imbecilic bully who responds to self-important book-readers by shoving their heads in toilets.

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The roaring reactions to Santos enthusiastically feigning enthusiasm through imbecilic, badly improvised dialogue are purely reflexive.

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Paul, who just wants to find a publisher for his book, is suddenly confronted with imbecilic pitches, vacuous corporate sponsorships, brazen flattery and one surprising instance of sexual attention.

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Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote the opinion, which includes imbecilic reference to a notorious 17th century English predecessor most widely known for his ardent belief in witches, whom he condemned to death for wickedness.

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The rage of the betrayed is articulated by imbecilic demagogues vomited up from the social and political swamp.

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