noun
Uncommon
emptiness
Emptiness (noun) means the state of containing nothing; being empty. Example: “The emptiness of the warehouse echoed with every footstep.”
noun
1
The state of containing nothing; being empty.
"The emptiness of the warehouse echoed with every footstep."
2
A feeling of hollowness or lack of meaning, sometimes linked to sadness or loneliness.
"After the divorce, she was left with a deep sense of emptiness."
How to use emptiness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing physically empty, or feeling hollow and without purpose emotionally.
Common pairings
feeling of emptiness
sense of emptiness
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Word forms
- Plural
- emptinesses
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Etymology
From empty + -ness.
Related words
Rhymes for emptiness
business
ugliness
laziness
holiness
happiness
craziness
weariness
readiness
manliness
dizziness
tardiness
heaviness
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Frequently asked questions
What does “emptiness” mean?
The word “emptiness” means the state of containing nothing; being empty. In plain terms, being physically empty, or feeling hollow and without purpose emotionally.
How do you use “emptiness” in a sentence?
Here is “emptiness” used in a sentence: “The emptiness of the warehouse echoed with every footstep.”
What part of speech is “emptiness”?
“Emptiness” is a noun.
Is “emptiness” a common word?
“Emptiness” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “emptiness” have?
“Emptiness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of containing nothing; being empty.
