Etymology
Origin of imbecilic
Example Sentences
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The roaring reactions to Santos enthusiastically feigning enthusiasm through imbecilic, badly improvised dialogue are purely reflexive.
From Salon
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.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s about us, in other words, notwithstanding the movie’s imbecilic “Circle of Life”-style hymn to the wonders of interspecies coexistence.
From Los Angeles Times
Mindy and Dibiasky race through the movie, panicking and pleading with inept politicians and media and an imbecilic populace, all while accompanied by this unhinged band.
From Los Angeles Times
In a statement, he said the departure was the result of “obedience to an imbecilic political slogan about ending ‘the forever wars.’”
From Washington Post
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