devoid — completely lacking or free from something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: completely lacking or free from something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈvɔɪd/
Korean meaning: 완전히 결여된, 전혀 없는
Korean pronunciation: 디**보이**드
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 ornate picture frame is completely devoid of any artwork
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.
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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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