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devoid

adjective
de·​void | \ di-ˈvȯid How to pronounce devoid (audio) \

Definition of devoid

: being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment used with of an argument devoid of sensea landscape devoid of life

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Synonyms & Antonyms for devoid

Synonyms

bankrupt, bare, barren, bereft, destitute, void

Antonyms

filled, flush, fraught, full, replete, rife

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Examples of devoid in a Sentence

the so-called comedy is totally devoid of intelligence, originality, and even laughs the picnic jug was completely devoid of juice after only a few minutes

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But that doesn’t mean the state is devoid of elite talent. oregonlive.com, "Keith Brown, 2021 Lebanon star, named nation’s No. 1 middle linebacker by Rivals," 22 Aug. 2019 Yet the experience isn’t entirely devoid from modern media, to its benefit. Nicole Blackwood, chicagotribune.com, "Take a ‘SilentWalk’ in Millennium Park to practice mindfulness in motion," 5 Aug. 2019 The point spreads aren’t completely devoid of significance. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, "Las Vegas speaks, and it likes the Pac-12 in season openers: Nine favorites expected by kickoff," 17 July 2019 The process isn’t utterly devoid of scientific logic. Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com, "A gruesome case study points to the hazards of stem cell tourism," 10 July 2019 The World Cup champions spent their Tuesday afternoon and evening enjoying themselves after a month of hard work and intense pressure — one not devoid of drama and controversy either. Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, "Women’s National Soccer Team Has a Pool Party and Visits Yacht Ahead of Ticker Tape Parade," 10 July 2019 But the film isn’t devoid of out-there instincts, either. Keith Phipps, The Verge, "How William Gibson’s long-lost Alien 3 script became 2019’s most intriguing audio drama," 24 June 2019 However, the mortal world seemingly wasn't devoid of magic. Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, "The "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" Spellman House Was a Spooky Adventure Fit for Instagram," 26 Oct. 2018 That paints a whole different picture, mostly devoid of hidden optimism. Evan Horowitz, BostonGlobe.com, "Volatile stocks hint at a crisis of faith among investors," 4 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of devoid

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for devoid

Middle English, past participle of devoiden to dispel, from Anglo-French *desvoider, from des- dis- + voider to empty — more at void entry 3

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devoid

adjective
de·​void | \ di-ˈvȯid How to pronounce devoid (audio) \

Kids Definition of devoid

: completely without The room was devoid of decoration.

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