8+ Synonyms for Vacuous & Similar Words

Definition of 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"

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