Synonyms for empty
31 synonyms for “empty”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Empty as in “void”
adjective: holding or containing nothing
- void
- hollow
- clean
- vacuous
- unoccupied
- vacant
- bare
- unfilled
- blank
- lifeless
- clear
- desolate
- deserted
- leer
- wooden
- glassy
- barren
- dusty
- flat
- unused
- dreary
Empty as in “meaningless”
adjective: devoid of significance or force
- devoid
- meaningless
Empty as in “vacate”
verb: leave behind empty; move out of
- vacate
- abandon
- idle
- abandoned
Empty as in “hungry”
adjective: needing nourishment
- hungry
Empty as in “discharge”
verb: become empty or void of its content
- discharge
- dry
Empty as in “evacuate”
verb: make void or empty of contents
- evacuate
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