empty
adjective
containing nothing; having none of the usual or appropriate contents.
Example Sentences
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Future observers will live in a universe that appears far smaller and emptier than the one we can see today.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
The louder the engine, the emptier the tank.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
More: Oil settles at highest price in over a week, as supplies ‘are getting emptier each week Hormuz stays closed’
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
The island didn’t just feel emptier, it was.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
The big barren parlor seemed suddenly emptier still.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
