What does empty-headed mean?
Empty-headed means (figurative, somewhat derogatory) Silly and lacking sense or discretion; featherbrained or scatterbrained..
Empty-headed
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(figurative, somewhat derogatory) Silly and lacking sense or discretion; featherbrained or scatterbrained..
Definitions by Sense
- (figurative, somewhat derogatory) Silly and lacking sense or discretion; featherbrained or scatterbrained.
- (figurative, somewhat derogatory) Unintelligent.
Example Sentences
Never has a group of actors uttered as many mealy-mouthed platitudes as you'll find bouncing off the walls of this empty-headed film.
Hill, though, captures the entitled, empty-headed viciousness of the wealthy elites the film tries to eviscerate.
“Doesn't matter. That man is not the leader.” “But he is the main guy on the show.” “He is an actor, Nandor. A simpleton who paints his face. He is an empty-headed puppet who thinks the world loves him, when in actual fact, he is nothing more than a lapdog begging for scraps.” [groans] “No, he is not the leader. That would be another devil who pulls the strings. The halfwit they call the director.”
Synonyms for empty-headed
Antonyms for empty-headed
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Word Forms
- more empty-headed
- most empty-headed
- emptyheaded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for empty-headed?
Common synonyms include absent-minded, peabrain, brainless, addlebrained.
What is the opposite of empty-headed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use empty-headed in a sentence?
Never has a group of actors uttered as many mealy-mouthed platitudes as you'll find bouncing off the walls of this empty-headed film.
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