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Synonyms & Similar Words
nonsense
rubbish
trash
gibberish
claptrap
twaddle
balderdash
folderol
humbug
bunkum
hooey
malarkey
codswallop
bilge
rot
drivel
garbage
hogwash
poppycock
folderol
gobbledygook
jargon
mumbo-jumbo
verbiage
prattle
babble
blather
blether
idle talk
empty words
meaningless words
absurdity
foolishness
silliness
inanity
fatuity
vacuity
Meaning of Drivel
Drivel refers to talking or writing nonsense, especially in a childish or foolish way
Definitions
- It can also describe saliva or mucus that flows from the mouth, especially when someone is unwell or disabled
- In a broader sense, drivel can refer to something that is completely meaningless or lacking in sense
Example Uses
- The politician was accused of spouting drivel during the debate, failing to provide any substantial answers to the questions
- The patient's drivel was a sign of her illness, and the nurse made sure to clean her mouth regularly
- The article was full of drivel, with the author using complex vocabulary to say nothing of substance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
sense
wisdom
intelligence
insight
perception
awareness
understanding
knowledge
wisdom
sagacity
astuteness
shrewdness
discernment
judgment
prudence
rationality
logic
reason
coherence
clarity
lucidity
precision
exactness
accuracy