vacuous Meaning & Definition
/ˈvækju.əs/
What Does Vacuous Mean?
Vacuous is an adjective that means Empty; void; lacking meaningful content. It can also mean Showing a lack of thought or intelligence; vacant.
Quick Facts About Vacuous
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈvækju.əs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | hollow, asinine and inane |
| Comparative / superlative | more vacuous, most vacuous |
Vacuous Definition (Adjective)
- Empty; void; lacking meaningful content.
vacuous expression
- Showing a lack of thought or intelligence; vacant.
Synonyms of Vacuous
Vacuous synonyms and antonyms →Vacuous in a Sentence
vacuous expression
vacuous remark
The movie was criticized for its vacuous dialogue.
She gave him a vacuous smile.
Word Forms & Grammar
vacuous (comparative more vacuous, superlative most vacuous)
Origin of Vacuous
Learned borrowing from Latin vacuus (“empty, vacant”) + -ous.
How Do You Say Vacuous?
Vacuous is pronounced /ˈvækju.əs/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (vækju).
Frequently Asked Questions About Vacuous
What part of speech is vacuous?
Vacuous is an adjective.
What is another word for vacuous?
Close synonyms of vacuous are hollow, asinine and inane. See the full list of vacuous synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of vacuous?
The comparative form is more vacuous and the superlative form is most vacuous.