emptiness
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Maintaining this pleasant emptiness is no easy task, as ghosts of Charles’s past slowly begin to invade his idyll.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
In sealing the names of the dead within them, the yizkor books refill that emptiness with the promise of memory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
The emptiness of such platitudes in this moment leaves much to be desired.
From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026
My nights are draped in the silence of emptiness.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025
She turned her head away and looked out across the emptiness where the lake was.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Vocabulary lists containing emptiness
"Just Lather, That's All" and "The Woman Who Was Death"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Suffix -ness, Part 2
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
