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vacuous

adjective

Devoid of intelligence or thought

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
V
Ends with
S
Contains
AC
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈvækju.əs

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Devoid of intelligence or thought

    “A vacuous mind”

adjective

  1. Devoid of significance or force

    “Empty promises”

adjective

  1. Devoid of matter

    “A vacuous space”

In context

Example Sentences

A vacuous mind
A vacant expression
Empty promises
A hollow victory
Vacuous comments
A vacuous space

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