Could I use these words instead of fatuous?
Could I use stupid , foolish or silly instead of fatuous in this sentence?

"The fatuous monarch had been manipulated by ministers."

In which situation,I must use fatuous? What're the differences on these words?

Thanks!

Question

Could I use these words instead of fatuous?
Could I use stupid , foolish or silly instead of fatuous in this sentence?

"The fatuous monarch had been manipulated by ministers."

In which situation,I must use fatuous? What're the differences on these words?

Thanks!

Answer

I  would not use the word fatuous.

The foolish monarchs were manipulated by the ministers.

Or

The stupid monarchs were manipulated by the ministers.

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