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vac·u·ous (vky-s) - adjective


1. Devoid of matter; empty

2. a. Lacking intelligence; stupid.
b. Devoid of substance or meaning; inane: a vacuous comment.
c. Devoid of expression; vacant: "The narrow, swinelike eyes were open, no more vacuous in death than they had been in life" Nicholas Proffitt.

3. Lacking serious purpose or occupation; idle.


[From Latin vacuus, empty;]

vacu·ous·ly adv.
vacu·ous·ness n.

Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language.

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