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Vacuous Definition & Meaning

vacuous
adjective
  1. devoid of intelligence
  2. devoid of significance or point; "empty promises"; "a hollow victory"; "vacuous comments"
  3. devoid of matter; "a vacuous space"
  4. void of expression; "a blank stare"

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What does vacuous mean?
devoid of intelligence devoid of significance or point; "empty promises"; "a hollow victory"; "vacuous comments" devoid of matter; "a vacuous space" void of expression; "a blank stare"
What part of speech is vacuous?
Vacuous is an adjective.
How many definitions does vacuous have?
Vacuous has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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