inanely

/ɪˈneɪnli/
adverb
  1. In a silly, senseless, or meaningless way.
    • He stared inanely at the blank screen, unable to think of anything to write.
    • The comedian stood on stage and laughed inanely at his own joke.
    • She grinned inanely at the camera during the photo shoot.
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