EMPTY WORDS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase empty words. (close relations)
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| futile | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • producing no result or effect • unproductive of success | ||||||
| hollow | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • not solid; having a space or gap or cavity noun • a cavity or space in something • a small valley between mountains • a depression hollowed out of solid matter adjective satellite • as if echoing in a hollow space • devoid of significance or force • lacking in substance or character verb • remove the inner part or the core of • remove the interior of | ||||||
| idle | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • not in action or at work noun • the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling adjective satellite • without a basis in reason or fact • not in active use • silly or trivial • lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility • not yielding a return • not having a job verb • run disconnected or idle • be idle; exist in a changeless situation | ||||||
| insincere | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • lacking sincerity | ||||||
| meaningless | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • having no meaning or direction or purpose adjective satellite • producing no result or effect | ||||||
| vacant | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • without an occupant or incumbent • devoid of intelligence or thought | ||||||
| vain | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance • unproductive of success | ||||||
| vapid | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • lacking taste or flavor or tang • lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest | ||||||
| palaver | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • flattery intended to persuade • loud and confused and empty talk verb • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly • influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering • have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds | ||||||
| rhetoric | nounn | |||||
noun • using language effectively to please or persuade • high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation • loud and confused and empty talk • study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking) | ||||||
| empty talk | nounn | |||||
noun • loud and confused and empty talk | ||||||
| hot air | nounn | |||||
noun • air that has been heated and tends to rise • loud and confused and empty talk | ||||||
