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vacuous
lacking thought, intelligence, or meaningful content
Synonyms
- empty
- mindless
- inane
Antonyms
- thoughtful
- intelligent
- substantial
vacuous in a sentence
The candidate relied on vacuous slogans instead of offering a plan.
His vacuous statement added nothing to the serious discussion.
Where it comes from
From Latin vacuus, meaning 'empty.'
Memory hook
VACUOUS contains VACUUM: both suggest emptiness, whether of air or thought.
Read it in context
- The Velvet Rebellion Arts