DEVOID Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

devoid

adjective

di-ˈvȯid

Definition of devoid

as in void

utterly lacking in something needed, wanted, or expected the so-called comedy is totally devoid of intelligence, originality, and even laughs

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as in empty

lacking contents that could or should be present the picnic jug was completely devoid of juice after only a few minutes

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Recent Examples of devoid For such a showy animal, its flavor is surprisingly delicate, devoid of any fishiness in a way that reminds me of flounder. — Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 The city’s wide boulevards were so devoid of cars that on hot summer nights, residents would set out chairs and card tables in the traffic lanes to catch the breeze from an occasional passing vehicle. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 23 June 2026 The island is devoid of high rises and fast-food restaurants. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 The play, intentionally devoid of physical male characters, focuses on women's stories, sisterhood, and reclaiming one's life. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for devoid

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Buss said any such vote is void because the sale cannot be completed without her approval.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
After those dates, any approvals would become invalid or void, as if they had never been granted.

— City News Service, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of void

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Without vegetation, a barren burn scar allows runoff to flow more quickly.

— Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
At the rocky, barren peninsula of Depotodden, though, there was an uncomfortable reminder that even this remote coastline is connected to the rest of the world.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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