vacuous

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvækju.əs/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

vacuous (comparative more vacuous, superlative most vacuous)

  1. Empty; void; lacking meaningful content.
    Synonyms: empty, vacant; see also Thesaurus:empty
  2. Showing a lack of thought or intelligence; vacant.
    Synonyms: empty-headed, brainless; see also Thesaurus:stupid

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