vacuous

/ˈvækju.əs/

VÆKJU · əs (2 syllables)

English Adj
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Definition

Empty; void; lacking meaningful content.

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin vacuus (“empty, vacant”) + -ous.

Example Sentences

  • "vacuous expression"
  • "vacuous remark"
  • "The movie was criticized for its vacuous dialogue."
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