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Emptiness Definition & Meaning

emptiness
noun
  1. the state of containing nothing
  2. having an empty stomach
  3. an empty area or space; "the huge desert voids"; "the emptiness of outer space"; "without their support he'll be ruling in a vacuum"
  4. the quality of being valueless or futile; "he rejected the vanities of the world"

"Emptiness" in song lyrics

See how emptiness is used in real songs:

  • "Escape the emptiness"
    Immortal Technique — Leaving the Past
  • "And even the emptiness"
    Pep Love — My Energy
  • "And hearts swallowed up into emptiness"
    Scarub — Wishful Thinking

Usage tips for "emptiness"

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Frequently asked questions

What does emptiness mean?
the state of containing nothing having an empty stomach an empty area or space; "the huge desert voids"; "the emptiness of outer space"; "without their support he'll be ruling in a vacuum" the quality of being valueless or futile; "he rejected the vanities of the world"
What part of speech is emptiness?
Emptiness is a noun.
How many definitions does emptiness have?
Emptiness has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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