adj
empty
EHM-tee
adj
1
Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
"The fridge was completely empty after the party."
"They found an empty seat near the back of the theater."
2
Lacking real meaning, value, or sincerity.
"His apology felt empty, like he didn't really mean it."
verb
1
To remove all the contents from something.
"Please empty your pockets before going through security."
"She emptied the trash can into the bin outside."
How to Use Empty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving nothing inside, or (for words/gestures) lacking real sincerity or meaning.
Common pairings
empty room
empty promise
empty stomach
empty out
Word Forms
emptier comparative, emptied past tense, empties plural, empties singular, emptiest superlative
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Etymology
From Old English aemtig, "vacant, unoccupied, at leisure," ultimately from a root meaning "without obligation."