devoid — completely lacking or free from something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: completely lacking or free from something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈvɔɪd/
Example Sentences
- My bank account is devoid of money after buying that expensive coffee machine.
- The desert appeared devoid of any signs of life.
- His speech was devoid of any logical arguments.
devoid
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈvɔɪd/]
completely lacking or free from something
The abandoned mansion stood completely devoid of life, furniture, and sound.
When everything is destroyed, life becomes devoid of joy, leaving only a void.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'devoidier' meaning 'to empty or remove,' derived from the prefix 'de-' (away, from) and 'void' (empty), which comes from Latin 'vacuus' meaning empty.
Breakdown
de- (away, from) + void (empty) = devoid (completely lacking or free from)
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📝Examples
“My bank account is devoid of money after buying that expensive coffee machine.”
“The desert appeared devoid of any signs of life.”
“His speech was devoid of any logical arguments.”
“The movie was so boring, it seemed devoid of entertainment value.”
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