vacuous meaning

UK US /ˈvækjuəs/ 3 syllables

vacuous (adjective): devoid of intelligence or thought.

vacuous has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

vacuous as an adjective

  1. devoid of intelligence or thought
    • a vacuous mind
    • a vacant expression

    Synonyms: mindless

    Similar: foolish

    Related forms: vacuousness, vacuity

  2. devoid of significance or force
    • empty promises
    • a hollow victory
    • vacuous comments

    Synonyms: empty, hollow

    Similar: meaningless

    Related forms: vacuity

  3. devoid of matter
    • a vacuous space

    Similar: empty

How to pronounce vacuous

vacuous is pronounced /ˈvækjuəs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with VA · words ending in US · 7-letter words

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